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

How we weight each phase

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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

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.

Location & Contact

Address
Wakefield Road
Horbury
Wakefield, WF45HE
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School Information

URN
138707
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Wakefield Road, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5HE
Ofsted rating
Good
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open

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

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

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)

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