The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.0
7.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 298 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 137 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,728
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 19.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Walker (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College a selective school?
No. Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College?
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College currently has 1,728 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College take?
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College?
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is in Ossett, WF5 0DG, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College have a sixth form?
Yes, Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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