Woodkirk Academy, based in Wakefield, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Woodkirk Academy currently has around 1775 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.2% boys and 45.8% girls. Around 18.7% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 8.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 55% who stay in school sixth forms and 30% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Rein Road, Wakefield, WF3 1JQ |
| Website: | http://www.woodkirkacademy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01138873600 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Leeds |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Timothy Jones |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137383 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/11/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1785 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1775 |
| Number of Boys: | 962 |
| Number of Girls: | 813 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 73.30% | 1301 |
| Indian | 5.30% | 94 |
| Pakistani | 5.20% | 93 |
| African | 2.60% | 46 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 42 |
| Chinese | 2.30% | 41 |
| Unclassified | 1.90% | 33 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 29 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 22 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 20 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 11 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerton Primary School Hesketh Lane , Tingley WF3 1AR | - not rated | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westerton Primary Academy Hesketh Lane , Tingley WF3 1AR | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackgates Infant School Bradford Road , Tingley WF3 1QS | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Elmfield Infant School Bridge Street , Morley LS27 0EX | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackgates Primary School Smithy Lane , Tingley WF3 1QQ | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton First School Middleton Park Avenue , LS10 4HU | - not rated | 3,071 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodkirk Academy Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodkirk High Specialist Science School Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Morley Academy Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0PD | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley High School Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0PD | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Blenkinsop Middle School Sissons Terrace , Middleton LS10 4LQ | - not rated | 2,766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenswood School Queen Street , Morley LS27 9EB | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Croft School Westerton Road , Tingley WF3 1NR | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.