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Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 4AB, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.5 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,108
Capacity
1,632
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 76% nationally. While 62% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate at 66%, indicating room for improvement in community engagement. The school's EBacc entry rate of 31% and university progression of 46% suggest a focus on academic pathways, though only 10% of students advance to top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 4 March 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. | 41.0 | Bottom 25% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 41% 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 40% 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%. | 31% | Top 50% 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%. | 22% | Top 50% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 46% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 39 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (138 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of subjects
90%
School has high expectations
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
My child makes good progress
80%
My child is happy
75%
My child feels safe
74%
Progress is communicated
74%
School keeps me informed
73%
Behaviour is good
69%
I'd recommend this school
66%
School supports development
60%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.8%
White Other3.5%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.61612, -1.34963 · WF9 4AB
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145938
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.hemsworth.outwood.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Academy Hemsworth rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Academy Hemsworth was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is Outwood Academy Hemsworth a good school?
Outwood Academy Hemsworth scores 23.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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 Hemsworth?
Based on 138 Ofsted Parent View responses, Outwood Academy Hemsworth receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Outwood Academy Hemsworth in GCSEs?
Outwood Academy Hemsworth achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.0. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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