The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.0
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-1.00
Band 5Source: 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
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
14%
Based on 179 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,108
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 40.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Pape
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 4AB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Outwood Academy Hemsworth's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Hemsworth was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Hemsworth?
Outwood Academy Hemsworth currently has 1,108 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Outwood Academy Hemsworth take?
Outwood Academy Hemsworth caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Outwood Academy Hemsworth?
Outwood Academy Hemsworth is in Pontefract, WF9 4AB, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Outwood Academy Hemsworth have a sixth form?
Yes, Outwood Academy Hemsworth has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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