The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.4
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
75%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.25
Band 2Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 297 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 120 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,654
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 17.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- RESILIENCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Joe Birkbeck (Executive Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Longthorpe Lane, Lofthouse, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3PS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRobin Hood Primary School
Primary · 889m away
Carlton Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Thorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate
Primary · 1.7km away
Rothwell Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
East Ardsley Primary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane
Primary · 2.3km away
Rooks Nest Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Rodillian Academy a selective school?
No. Rodillian Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Rodillian Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rodillian Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rodillian Academy?
Rodillian Academy currently has 1,654 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rodillian Academy take?
Rodillian Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rodillian Academy?
Rodillian Academy is in Wakefield, WF3 3PS, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rodillian Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Rodillian Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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