Horbury Academy

A good academy converter school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Horbury Academy.

Wakefield, WF45HE Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.32
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 71.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 October 2021
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wakefield Road
Horbury
Wakefield, WF45HE
Phone
1924282740
Website
horbury.accordmat.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138707
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Wakefield Road, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5HE
Website
https://horbury.accordmat.org/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1059 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,102
Free School Meals
23.4% (258 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (34 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
English Attainment 8:
10.7
Maths Attainment 8:
9.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
Ebacc English:
96.5%
Ebacc Entry:
17.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
93.0%
Ebacc Languages:
23.7%
Ebacc Maths:
97.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.32
Progress 8 Range:
0.13 to 0.50

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.1 (+19.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.9 (+9.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.32 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
31 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
184
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,102 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ambition Compassion Courage Open-Mindedness Resilience Duty

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Head of Academy: Horbury Academy is a co‑educational 11–16 school at the heart of the Horbury community, member of Accord Multi Academy Trust; aims high with a warm, forward‑thinking environment, strong pastoral support and a curriculum designed to build deep knowledge, curiosity and confidence.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

STEAM Scouts

Sports

Football Netball Hockey

Facilities

Learning Resource Centre (LRC)

Curriculum Highlights

Character Education Curriculum Overview Exams Home Learning Literacy Across the Curriculum SMSC

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