St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy

URN: 138951 • Pontefract WF7 6BD

Overview

Name
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
URN
138951
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Philip Dore (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01977691000
Website
Visit
Address
Cutsyke Road, Pontefract WF7 6BD

Summary

St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College, located in Pontefract, is a mixed voluntary academy with a current enrolment of 1,481 students, against a capacity of 1,800. The school is committed to fostering a strong educational ethos rooted in its Catholic values, encapsulated in its core principles of Hard work, Excellence, Aspire and Achieve, Respect, and Thrive, collectively known as HEART. This framework encourages students to strive for personal growth and academic success while nurturing a respectful and supportive community.

The school offers a diverse curriculum, including a wide range of academic and vocational courses in its sixth form, catering to various student interests and career aspirations. St Wilfrid's also boasts extensive facilities, including sports amenities, which enhance the educational experience and promote physical well-being.

St Wilfrid’s actively engages with the local community and emphasizes the importance of service and reflection through events such as the BKCAT Jubilee Mass. This commitment to community and faith underpins the school's mission to develop well-rounded individuals who contribute positively to society. For more information, visit their website at [St Wilfrid's](http://www.st-wilfrids.bkcat.co.uk).

Key details

LA
Wakefield
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1800
Pupils
1481
Boys
771
Girls
710
FSM %
21.20
Open date
2012-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-11-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1481 771 710 1800 21.20
2024-09-11 1488 781 707 1800 18.00
2023-09-11 1525 765 760 1800 15.00
2022-09-11 1525 765 760 1800 15.00
2021-09-11 1532 765 767 1800 12.50
2020-09-11 1518 754 764 1800 8.80

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