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Woodkirk Academy

Leeds, WF3 1JQSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
Progress 8
+0.15
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
267 1st-choice / 302 places
Ranking
#1,205
of 3,141 nationally

About Woodkirk Academy

Woodkirk Academy is a large secondary school in Leeds, running almost at full capacity with 1,775 pupils against a school capacity of 1,785. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 18.7%, which is above the national average and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Demand for places is high: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 791 applications for 302 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.62 applicants per place. Of those, 267 first-preference applications were made, and the same number of first-preference offers were issued, indicating that nearly all families who put Woodkirk as their top choice secured a spot. The school is non-denominational, with no religious character, and admits both boys and girls from age 11 through to 18, with a dedicated sixth form centre on site.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRein Road, Wakefield, Leeds, WF3 1JQ
HeadteacherTimothy Jones
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils1,775
Free School Meals (FSM)18.7%
School Capacity1,775 / 1,785 (99% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallTheatreLibraryAstro TurfDining HallICT SuiteSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

Cross CountryBasketballAthleticsRugbyBadmintonFootballHockeyNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraGardeningCodingScience ClubModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:00

Source: woodkirkacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Woodkirk Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.