Cathedral Academy
URN: 137764 • Wakefield WF2 8QF
Overview
- Name
- Cathedral Academy
- URN
- 137764
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 50.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rob Marsh (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Thornes Road, Wakefield WF2 8QF
Summary
Cathedral Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Wakefield, serving a diverse student population of 756 pupils. With a capacity for 1,050 students, the academy operates as a converter academy, which allows it to maintain a degree of autonomy while adhering to national educational standards. The school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, with 22% of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to serving the local community.
The curriculum at Cathedral Academy is designed to cater to a wide range of interests and abilities, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve their academic potential. The school focuses on fostering a positive learning atmosphere, where students are encouraged to engage actively in their education and develop essential skills for future success.
In addition to academic pursuits, Cathedral Academy emphasizes the importance of community involvement and personal development. The school encourages students to participate in various extracurricular activities, promoting teamwork and social responsibility. This holistic approach aims to prepare students not only for examinations but also for life beyond school.
The curriculum at Cathedral Academy is designed to cater to a wide range of interests and abilities, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve their academic potential. The school focuses on fostering a positive learning atmosphere, where students are encouraged to engage actively in their education and develop essential skills for future success.
In addition to academic pursuits, Cathedral Academy emphasizes the importance of community involvement and personal development. The school encourages students to participate in various extracurricular activities, promoting teamwork and social responsibility. This holistic approach aims to prepare students not only for examinations but also for life beyond school.
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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 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 756
- Boys
- 341
- Girls
- 415
- FSM %
- 22.00
- Open date
- 2012-01-01
- Close date
- 2018-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-11-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 756 | 341 | 415 | 1050 | 22.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 756 | 341 | 415 | 1050 | 22.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 756 | 341 | 415 | 1050 | 22.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 756 | 341 | 415 | 1050 | 22.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 756 | 341 | 415 | 1050 | 22.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 756 | 341 | 415 | 1050 | 22.00 |
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