The Freeston Academy is a secondary school in Normanton, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
The Freeston Academy currently has around 719 pupils on roll, which is about 68% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.4% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 13.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Favell Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1HZ |
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| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Wakefield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rachel Smith |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137655 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1050 |
| Number of Pupils: | 719 |
| Number of Boys: | 384 |
| Number of Girls: | 335 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ | - not rated | 504 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR | - not rated | 526 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Junior School Church Lane , WF6 1EY | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton Woodlands Middle School Garth Avenue , WF6 1DH | - not rated | 653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Freeston Academy Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Freeston Business and Enterprise College Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 87 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY | - not rated | 425 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.