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Pontefract, Wakefield
Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Outwood Academy Hemsworth is a academy sponsor led in Pontefract, Wakefield. The school has 1,108 pupils on roll.
Academy sponsor led Secondary Ages 11–18 1,108 PupilsURN 145938
Ofsted Report
Inspected March 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Sixth FormGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
40.8↓ -5pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
38.8%↓ -6pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
89.2%↓ -3pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
18.0↓ -2pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
40.5%↑ +17pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
24.8%↓ -13pp
Teacher Turnover
1,108 / 1,632
68%
Capacity
Surplus
+£59,000
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
Outwood Academy Hemsworth is a academy sponsor led in Pontefract, Wakefield. The school has 1,108 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
James Pape
Age Range
11 — 18
School Hours
Contact school for details
Telephone
01977624220
Website
Address
Pontefract, WF9 4AB
Local Authority
Wakefield
The School Day
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Clubs & Activities · 1 available
Read Write Inc (RWI)
Awards & Accreditations
Anti-Bullying Charter
Recognised achievement
Duke of Edinburgh
Recognised achievement
Inclusion Quality Mark
Inclusive educational practices