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 | 1075 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.77%
Girls: 50.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 88 | 124 | 212 |
| 8 | 103 | 106 | 209 |
| 9 | 117 | 111 | 228 |
| 10 | 118 | 112 | 230 |
| 11 | 109 | 87 | 196 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.6% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| African | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Jan 2026 | School inspection |
| 05 Oct 2021 | School inspection |
| 20 Jan 2016 | Short inspection |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Horbury School - A Specialist Language College | |
| 09 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
| 28 Feb 2005 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 69.9% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 252 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 57 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 26 | 8 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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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 |
0.81 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 |
1.47 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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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 |
2.62 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 |
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Rida Girls High School
39 Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LX |
3.74 miles |