Kettlethorpe High School
URN: 108271 • Wakefield WF2 7EL
Overview
- Name
- Kettlethorpe High School
- URN
- 108271
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Roisin Paul (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924251605
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kettlethorpe Hall Drive, Wakefield WF2 7EL
Summary
Kettlethorpe High School is a mixed community secondary school located in Wakefield, serving students aged 11 to 16. With a current enrolment of 1,672 pupils, the school has a capacity of 1,750 and is committed to providing a broad and ambitious curriculum. The school prides itself on its high attendance rates, which exceed the national average, and its strong performance in public examinations, enabling students to progress to post-16 education and employment.
The school fosters an inclusive environment where every pupil is valued, supported by a range of extracurricular activities that promote personal development. Kettlethorpe High School has received recognition for its commitment to student welfare, with Ofsted highlighting its noteworthy efforts in supporting pupils' personal growth. The school also emphasizes literacy through its 'richer reading' initiative, encouraging a love of reading among students.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Kettlethorpe High School, with a history of charitable fundraising exceeding £115,000 over the past decade. The school promotes kindness through its Kindness Charter and has established a supportive culture for all students. For families considering admission, the school hosts an open evening to facilitate the transition to high school.
The school fosters an inclusive environment where every pupil is valued, supported by a range of extracurricular activities that promote personal development. Kettlethorpe High School has received recognition for its commitment to student welfare, with Ofsted highlighting its noteworthy efforts in supporting pupils' personal growth. The school also emphasizes literacy through its 'richer reading' initiative, encouraging a love of reading among students.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Kettlethorpe High School, with a history of charitable fundraising exceeding £115,000 over the past decade. The school promotes kindness through its Kindness Charter and has established a supportive culture for all students. For families considering admission, the school hosts an open evening to facilitate the transition to high school.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Prescription Medication Consent (sen)
- Pupil Leave of Absence Form (sen)
- Consent Form (sen)
- Absence and Attendance (sen)
- Essential School Information (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Home School Agreement (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Outwood Grange Academy (68.4)
- Woodkirk Academy (67.3)
- Horbury Academy (61.6)
- Rodillian Academy (61.0)
- Trinity Academy Cathedral (60.3)
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1750
- Pupils
- 1672
- Boys
- 826
- Girls
- 846
- FSM %
- 23.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1672 | 826 | 846 | 1750 | 23.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1686 | 824 | 862 | 1660 | 21.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1659 | 828 | 831 | 1660 | 15.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1659 | 828 | 831 | 1660 | 15.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1619 | 809 | 810 | 1660 | 13.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1619 | 801 | 818 | 1550 | 11.00 |
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