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Woodkirk Academy
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- Morley WF3 1JQ
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Standards at the end of Year 11 are well above average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Parents, staff and students are unreservedly positive about behaviour and safety.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge and readily share expertise.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers keep themselves updated about new developments.
Strengths and Challenges: Most teachers have high expectations and create positive climates for learning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are wholeheartedly supportive of the academy鈥檚 work.
Communication: A very high proportion of parents believe staff respond efficiently to concerns.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents would readily recommend the academy to another family.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff demonstrate high levels of respect and ensure safeguarding arrangements meet statutory requirements.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders communicate high expectations and are committed to achieving highest outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students feel safe and appreciate pastoral care.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The quality of pastoral care and welfare arrangements is outstanding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students appreciate different extracurricular activities.
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Woodkirk Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1799 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 51% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The mission statement of the Woodkirk Academy encapsulates the unique character and principles of the institution. Our mission is to maximise the potential of every student who attends this school while also enhancing and serving the community's learning requirements. provide a supportive environment where employees and students from all ages, ethnicities, and cultures have access to educational opportunities. assist everyone in the school community in learning the meaning of being trusted, appreciated, trustworthy, and caring. promote the principle of equal value, develop confidence, competence and social responsibility in all students by: placing the individual at the centre of all learning activities; providing access for all to a full range of opportunities; providing for continuity and progression in all learning experiences; creating a clean, safe, secure and stimulating learning environment; encouraging students, staff, parents and members of the community to work together to maximise achievement; delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that fulfils and extends the National Curriculum; and developing links between the curriculum and the community.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | - | 18.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 51% | 98% | 48% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.60% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 31.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 45.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 28.66% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 12.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 17.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.42 | 2.93 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 89.85% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 293 | 175 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 83.98% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 29.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 31.04% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 12.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 11.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 34.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 46.56% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 64% | 27.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 42% | 13.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 54% | 17.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.12 | 3.04 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.15% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 300 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 85.85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 31.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 11.06% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.89% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.21% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.09% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 2 | 29.37% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 5 | 45.04% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 27.4% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% 4 | 11.13% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% 4 | 16.54% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.64 | 3.08 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 92.26% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 301 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 86.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 28.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 34.85% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 9.36% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 14.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.54% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 4 | 27.82% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 8 | 41.98% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 27.06% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% 15 | 10.59% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% 6 | 15.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.55 | 2.89 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 294 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 78.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 24.33% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 36.08% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 8.22% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.89% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.53% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 25.63% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 39.23% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 64% | 26.33% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 43% | 14.25% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% | 16.23% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 85.11% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 301 | 164 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 71.83% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 24.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 35.06% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.94% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.14% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.8% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.33 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.56 | 28.9 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.60% | 11.96% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 135 | 238 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 53.78% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 9.15% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 19% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 9.59% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.58 | 32.86 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.2 | 32.96 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.5% | 16.2% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 166 | 310 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 55.81% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.31% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 16.27% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 10.5% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.08 4 | 28.88 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.22 3 | 28.15 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.3% | 10.13% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 171 | 272 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 55.04% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 20% | 10% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 21.31% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 9.38% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.68 3 | 26.88 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.79 7 | 26.98 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.8% | 11.39% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 25 | 30.08% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8.16% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 16.08% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 3.84% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.6 | 24.78 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.37 | 27.65 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.3% | 11.68% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 27 | 45.48% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 8.22% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 19.78% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.83% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woodkirk Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
