Horbury Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Wakefield Road Horbury Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 5HE |
| Phone | 01924282740 |
| Reference Number | 138707 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1102 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.27%
Girls: 49.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 104 | 105 | 209 |
| 8 | 115 | 117 | 232 |
| 9 | 119 | 115 | 234 |
| 10 | 112 | 87 | 199 |
| 11 | 104 | 124 | 228 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.2% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| African | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2021-11-26 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-05 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2016-01-20 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-10-02 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Horbury School - A Specialist Language College | ||
| 2010-11-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-05-22 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-02-28 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-11-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-05-22 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-02-28 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.32 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Horbury Primary Academy
Northfield Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5DW |
0.16 miles |
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Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School
Shepstye Road, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5BE |
0.46 miles |
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Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
Broadway, Wakefield, WF2 8AA |
0.79 miles |
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Ossett South Parade Primary
Fairfield Road, South Parade, Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DZ |
1.18 miles |
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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Bridge Road, Horbury Bridge, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5PS |
1.21 miles |
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South Ossett Infant Academy
Vicar Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0BE |
1.21 miles |
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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DQ |
1.23 miles |
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The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School
The Mount, Thornes Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8QW |
1.25 miles |
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9DD |
1.33 miles |
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Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School
Netherton Lane, Netherton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4HQ |
1.45 miles |
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Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy
Durkar Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3HY |
1.48 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Academy
Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9JA |
1.51 miles |
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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Southdale Road, Southdale Ce Junior School, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8BA |
1.57 miles |
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Healey Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8LB |
1.57 miles |
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Crigglestone Nursery School
High Street, Wakefield, WF4 3EB |
1.6 miles |
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Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School
Painthorpe Lane, Crigglestone, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 3HW |
1.64 miles |
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Towngate Primary Academy
Whitley Spring Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0QA |
1.7 miles |
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Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School
Wakefield Road, Flushdyke, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9AN |
1.78 miles |
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Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8ST |
1.95 miles |
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Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Flanshaw Road, Flanshaw, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0AS |
1.96 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hall Cliffe School
Dovecote Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 6BB |
0.44 miles |
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG |
1.35 miles |
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Trinity Academy Cathedral
Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QF |
1.42 miles |
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The Grange School
Castleford Three Lanes, Methley Rd, Castleford, WF10 1PN |
1.89 miles |
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Kettlethorpe High School
Kettlethorpe Hall Drive, Standbridge Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7EL |
2.26 miles |
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CAPA College
Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN |
2.32 miles |
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Silcoates School
Silcoates Lane, West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD |
2.4 miles |
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Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH |
2.44 miles |
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Wakefield Girls' High School
Wentworth Street, Wakefield, WF1 2QS |
2.52 miles |
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St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6EQ |
2.64 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
154 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3QX |
2.66 miles |
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Denby Grange School
Off Stocksmoor Rd, Midgley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4JG |
2.66 miles |
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Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Valley Drive, Dewsbury, WF12 0HE |
2.89 miles |
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Highfield School
Gawthorpe Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9BS |
2.9 miles |
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Ivy Lane School
Ivy Lane School, Ivy Lane, Wakefield, WF1 4AZ |
3.3 miles |
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Meadowcroft School
24 Bar Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4AD |
3.44 miles |
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Outwood Academy City Fields
Warmfield View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4SF |
3.47 miles |
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Outwood Grange Academy
Potovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2PF |
3.53 miles |
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Madni Academy
40-42 Scarborough Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9AY |
3.54 miles |
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Manor Croft Academy
Old Bank Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7DW |
3.59 miles |