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
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).
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).
Useful links
- www.bkcat.co.uk/governance/directors/ (governance)
- Share on Linked In (governance)
- Academy Council & Governance (governance)
- Absence & Attendance (sen)
- SEN (sen)
- Senior Staff (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Minsthorpe Community College (63.2)
- The King's School (56.1)
- Carleton High School (55.0)
- Hemsworth Arts and Community Academy (54.1)
- The Featherstone Academy (50.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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