Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Wakefield (2025)
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Listed with official data; 8 schools in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 142Queen Elizabeths School WakefieldWakefield · Independent All-throughA level APS: 42.9 (B+)
- 271Ossett Academy and Sixth Form CollegeOssett · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 36.3 (B-)
- 318Silcoates SchoolWest Yorkshire · Independent All-throughA level APS: 35.4 (B-)
- 457St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary AcademyPontefract · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 31.1 (C)
- 562Outwood Grange AcademyWakefield · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 30.8 (C)
- 612Ackworth SchoolWest Yorkshire · Independent All-throughA level APS: 28.2 (C-)
- 731Minsthorpe Community CollegePontefract · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 24.5 (D+)
- 828Outwood Academy HemsworthPontefract · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 21.7 (D+)
| # | School | Sector | A level APS | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield Wakefield · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 42.9 (B+) | 41.5 Lower 50% | 43.8 Attainment 8 | 668 |
| 2 | Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Ossett · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 36.3 (B-) | 70.7 Top 25% | 51.0 Attainment 8 | 1,699 |
| 3 | Silcoates School West Yorkshire · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 35.4 (B-) | 17.5 Lower 50% | 30.5 Attainment 8 | 517 |
| 4 | St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Pontefract · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 31.1 (C) | 56.6 Top 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 1,470 |
| 5 | Outwood Grange Academy Wakefield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 30.8 (C) | 62.2 Top 50% | 47.2 Attainment 8 | 1,900 |
| 6 | Ackworth School West Yorkshire · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 28.2 (C-) | 12.0 Lower 50% | 33.9 Attainment 8 | 429 |
| 7 | Minsthorpe Community College Pontefract · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 24.5 (D+) | 30.6 Lower 50% | 41.3 Attainment 8 | 1,609 |
| 8 | Outwood Academy Hemsworth Pontefract · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 21.7 (D+) | 27.8 Lower 50% | 41.0 Attainment 8 | 1,101 |
Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield in Wakefield leads the 2025 list of sixth forms by a level results in Wakefield with A level APS 42.9 (B+). Of the 8 schools shown, 5 are academy, 3 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber sixth forms by a level results league table, every school on the Wakefield page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best a levels school in Wakefield?
Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among sixth forms by a level results in Wakefield with A level APS 42.9 (B+) (Pupils on roll: 668).
How are sixth forms by a level results in Wakefield ranked?
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.