CAPA College

A outstanding free schools 16 to 19 school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for CAPA College.

Wakefield, WF12QN Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
Sustained employment
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 22.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
25 January 2022
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Mulberry Way
Wakefield, WF12QN
Phone
1924583737
Website
capa.college/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145869
Type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Mulberry Way, Wakefield, WF1 2QN
Website
https://www.capa.college/
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
446
Special Educational Needs
0.7% (3 pupils)

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
68.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
22.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
67%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
129 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
68.0 (+11.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
56 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
112
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
446 pupils
16-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★★
(6 students)
Dance (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(61 students)
Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(73 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Accessibility Collaboration Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

CAPA College Principal Claire Nicholson emphasises accessibility, collaboration and excellence, highlighting that CAPA College provides high-quality arts training with opportunities to perform, study, and progress in the arts.

Facilities

The Mulberry Playhouse The Amphitheatre The Yorkshire Picture House The Box Theatre The Studios The Cove The Green Room

Curriculum Highlights

Dancing: Tap; Jazz; Ballet; Commercial; Contemporary Singing: Repertoire; Song & Dance; Vocal Technique; Ensemble; Acting Through Song Acting: Page to Stage; Devised Theatre; Acting Technique; Acting for Camera Singer Songwriter Programme

SEND Provision

CAPA College provides SEND support via a dedicated SEND Team and learning support provision and works with Wakefield LA, Yorkshire Dyslexia, and Leeds/Doncaster & Sheffield LA as part of the local offer. Contact: [email protected].

Admissions Criteria

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Level 4 or above (including GCSE English and GCSE Maths). In exceptional cases, a Level 3 in either GCSE English or GCSE Maths (but not both) may be accepted. Arts qualifications/formal experience are not required for admission. Admission is based on passion, aptitude and potential to thrive at CAPA College.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

CAPA College is Wakefield’s only Department for Education-funded Free School; there are no course fees to pay.

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