Horbury Academy
Wakefield, WF4 5HE · Wakefield · secondary school
11th of 18 secondary schools in Wakefield we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.2/10 against 890 of them, against 7.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2024/25 | 52.6 · 70 | 30% | 2.09 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.32 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
| Attainment 8 2024/25 | 48.7 · 65 | 10% | 0.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. The school is rated Good by Ofsted following a January 2026 inspection. In 2024/25, 52.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.32 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom. Pupils can join Scouts, take instrumental and vocal music lessons, and attend Music Play Days. An after-school club is available.
Getting in. There are 1075 pupils in a school with 1059 places, meaning it is over capacity by 16. The school is over its stated capacity, so places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the 16 places over capacity in daily operations? What specific support is offered to pupils who need to catch up in English and maths? How accessible are the music lessons for students who do not already play an instrument?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Loading full school details…
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT