Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 4AB
Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)
SecondaryAcademy sponsor ledMixedNone
About the school
“We are an 11-18 academy, based in the cathedral city of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, near Leeds, with a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich our students’ experience. Our relentless focus on learning ensures everyone has the right to learn.”
Established school - open since before 2013.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 29 April 2025
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Not stated
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
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- Number of pupils
- 1108
- Multi-academy trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Phone
- 01977624220
- Website
- www.hemsworth.outwood.com