Woodkirk Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Wakefield, WF3 1JQ
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 27% in England
11 of 41 in Leeds
Pupils
1,769
First preferences per place
0.78
2026/27
Absence
7.2%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 48.7 | 49.8 | 52.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51% | 57% | 62% | |
| Average English grade | 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 53% | 56% | 59% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.19 | 0.15 | — |
78% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Morley Academy · 1.1 mi · Not judged · Top 15% in England
- Bruntcliffe Academy · 1.7 mi · Not judged · Top 40% in England
- Upper Batley High School · 2.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 45% in England
- Batley Grammar School · 2.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 45% in England
- Cockburn School · 2.4 mi · Outstanding · Top 37% in England
- Batley Girls' High School · 2.4 mi · Not judged · Top 47% in England
The neighbourhood
Woodkirk Academy is in Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk (typical home £215,000, crime high).
What is Woodkirk Academy's Ofsted rating?
Woodkirk Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Woodkirk Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Woodkirk Academy is in the top 27% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.