The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
- 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.48
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Staffing
On average, 39 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools 16 to 19
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 504
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Claire Nicholson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWakefield Girls' High School
Independent · 581m away
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
16 plus · 585m away
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Primary · 602m away
Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School
Independent · 695m away
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
Independent · 751m away
Wakefield the Park School
Special school · 780m away
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 973m away
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 996m away
Questions parents ask
What is CAPA College's Ofsted rating?
CAPA College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend CAPA College?
CAPA College currently has 504 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does CAPA College take?
CAPA College caters for pupils aged 16 to 19. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is CAPA College?
CAPA College is in Wakefield, WF1 2QN, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does CAPA College have a sixth form?
Yes, CAPA College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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