Outwood Academy Freeston, Normanton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Your child will be taught by knowledgeable teachers using a carefully planned curriculum supported by the latest research. The school celebrates kindness and diversity, with pupils taking pride in their achievements and developing secure knowledge they can apply across subjects. Strong support systems ensure all pupils, including those with additional needs, are fully included and well-prepared for their next steps.
Key Strengths
- Well-planned curriculum based on latest educational research with strong subject knowledge from teachers
- Pupils achieve well in examinations with improving results year on year
- Strong systems for behaviour management with reducing pupil suspensions
- Comprehensive personal development programme helping pupils understand British values and career guidance
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs, identified quickly and fully integrated into school life
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently check pupils' understanding, meaning some misconceptions and knowledge gaps go unaddressed
- Some pupils uncertain about how bullying and derogatory language issues are resolved, reducing confidence in school approaches
- School needs to strengthen relationships with parents and carers, as some remain dissatisfied with aspects of provision
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created an open culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Debating society, role playing games, culture club, drama productions at local theatres, Honours badges programme
Outwood Academy Freeston is a secondary school with high ambitions where pupils achieve well in examinations and take pride in their work. The school has improved from its previous 'Requires Improvement' rating and now demonstrates good quality education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership.
At a Glance
31.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
134 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
40
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
993 pupils
1,050 capacity
57 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Normanton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Normanton
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)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.69198%
Overall absence
31.31021%
Persistent absence
1,038
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Outwood Academy Freeston
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
Normanton Junior Academy
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Newlands Primary School
Normanton Altofts Junior School
Normanton Common Primary Academy
Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School
Martin Frobisher Infant School
Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Sharlston Community School
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