St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy is a secondary located in Wakefield, WF7 6BD. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,488 pupils on roll.
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study. It is part of the Diocese of Leeds (rc) diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Diocese of Leeds (rc)
Local Authority: Wakefield
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1800
Number of Pupils: 1488
Number of Boys: 781
Number of Girls: 707
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 18.0
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-03
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: 9
Inspection Date: 2012-04-23
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Dore
Phone: 01977691000
Website: http://www.st-wilfrids.bkcat.co.uk
Location: Cutsyke Road, Featherstone
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
What is the Ofsted rating of St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy?
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy admit?
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy a boys', girls', or mixed school?
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy is a mixed school.
What type of school is St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy?
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy?
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