Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Wakefield (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official data; 10 schools in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 178Woodkirk AcademyWakefield · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 52.8
- 263Horbury AcademyWakefield · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 48.7
- 355Trinity Academy CathedralWakefield · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 48.7
- 462Outwood Grange AcademyWakefield · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 47.2
- 559Kettlethorpe High SchoolWakefield · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.9
- 654Crofton AcademyWakefield · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.5
- 762Rodillian AcademyWakefield · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.4
- 854St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary AcademyWakefield · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.3
- 942Queen Elizabeths School WakefieldWakefield · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 43.8
- 1025Outwood Academy City FieldsWakefield · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 38.8
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodkirk Academy Wakefield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 52.8 | 77.9 Top 25% | 52.8 Attainment 8 | 1,769 |
| 2 | Horbury Academy Wakefield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 48.7 | 63.2 Top 50% | 48.7 Attainment 8 | 1,070 |
| 3 | Trinity Academy Cathedral Wakefield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 48.7 | 54.7 Top 50% | 48.7 Attainment 8 | 1,028 |
| 4 | Outwood Grange Academy Wakefield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 47.2 | 62.2 Top 50% | 47.2 Attainment 8 | 1,900 |
| 5 | Kettlethorpe High School Wakefield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 46.9 | 59.4 Top 50% | 46.9 Attainment 8 | 1,616 |
| 6 | Crofton Academy Wakefield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 46.5 | 54.2 Top 50% | 46.5 Attainment 8 | 1,045 |
| 7 | Rodillian Academy Wakefield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 46.4 | 62.0 Top 50% | 46.4 Attainment 8 | 1,615 |
| 8 | St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy Wakefield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 46.3 | 53.5 Top 50% | 46.3 Attainment 8 | 762 |
| 9 | Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield Wakefield · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 43.8 | 41.5 Lower 50% | 43.8 Attainment 8 | 668 |
| 10 | Outwood Academy City Fields Wakefield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.8 | 24.6 Lower 50% | 38.8 Attainment 8 | 928 |
Woodkirk Academy in Wakefield leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Wakefield with Attainment 8 52.8. Of the 10 schools shown, 8 are academy, 1 are local authority, 1 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber secondary schools by attainment 8 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 gcse results school in Wakefield?
Woodkirk Academy in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Wakefield with Attainment 8 52.8 (Pupils on roll: 1,769).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Wakefield ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. 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.