Horbury Academy vs Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horbury Academy
Wakefield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,070 students
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
Ossett · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,699 students
| Measure | Horbury Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #92 of 366 | #73 of 366 |
| National rank | #1329 of 4,090 | #992 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,070 | 1,699 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,070 | 1,699 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.7 | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.6% | 55.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76% | 72.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.27 | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.3 |
| town | Wakefield | Ossett |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | horbury.accordmat.org/ | ossettacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.7 vs 63.2).
- •Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,699 students compared with 1,070.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Horbury Academy better than Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College?
On the Success Index (England), Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College ranks higher (70.7 vs 63.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Horbury Academy and Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Ossett in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horbury Academy: 1,070. Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College: 1,699. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horbury Academy and Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Horbury Academy is 92nd of 366 and Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is 73rd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).