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Outwood Academy Freeston
Favell Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1HZ, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.0 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
988
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.6, placing it in the top 57% nationally. While 67% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and maths, parent satisfaction is relatively low at 54%, indicating some areas for improvement in community engagement and support. The school has a lower EBacc entry rate at 29%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.6 | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 67% | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 41% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 29% | Bottom 45% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 45% UK |
Parent View (134 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
Good range of subjects
77%
School has high expectations
69%
My child makes good progress
68%
My child feels safe
63%
My child is happy
60%
School keeps me informed
60%
Progress is communicated
60%
School supports development
57%
I'd recommend this school
54%
Behaviour is good
49%
School responds to concerns
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.7%
White Other5.7%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.69485, -1.41226 · WF6 1HZ
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145937
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.freeston.outwood.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Academy Freeston rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Academy Freeston was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is Outwood Academy Freeston a good school?
Outwood Academy Freeston scores 20.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Outwood Academy Freeston?
Based on 134 Ofsted Parent View responses, Outwood Academy Freeston receives a satisfaction score of 58% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Outwood Academy Freeston in GCSEs?
Outwood Academy Freeston achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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