CAPA College, Wakefield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
CAPA College provides world-class arts education that transforms students' lives and career prospects. The college combines expert teaching from industry professionals with exceptional pastoral support, ensuring every student develops the skills and confidence to succeed in the competitive creative industries. Students benefit from outstanding opportunities including performances at leading theatres, work in professional recording studios, and careers guidance from industry specialists.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional inclusion strategy ensuring all students, regardless of background, achieve highly and feel supported
- Outstanding teaching from industry experts who adapt curriculum to reflect current performing arts sector practice
- Exceptional student achievement with high distinction grades and successful progression to prestigious universities and professional careers
- High-quality bespoke support for students with additional needs, removing barriers to learning
- Rich work-related opportunities including performances at leading London theatres and use of professional recording studios
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and learners feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Dance and song showcase at leading London theatre, professional recording studios at Production Park Wakefield, aerial and Latin performance training, combat training techniques, national competitions, local creative events including The Hatchling outdoor theatrical event
CAPA College is an exceptional arts college in Wakefield that has achieved outstanding results across inclusion, leadership, and education programmes. The college provides life-changing arts education and training to students of all backgrounds, with consistently high achievement rates and strong progression to prestigious higher education institutions and professional careers.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.8
Avg class size
16
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
502 pupils
500 capacity
2 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Wakefield
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Admissions Demand - Wakefield
Places available
4,320
Applications
3,997
Got 1st preference
91.0%
Got preferred school
96.9%
Secondary admissions across Wakefield (2025/26)
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