Outwood Academy Freeston

URN: 145937 • Normanton WF6 1HZ

Overview

Name
Outwood Academy Freeston
URN
145937
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
49.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lisa Allott (since 2025)
Telephone
01924302560
Website
Visit
Address
Favell Avenue, Normanton WF6 1HZ

Summary

Outwood Academy Freeston is a mixed secondary academy located in Normanton, West Yorkshire, catering to students aged 11-16. As part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, the academy is committed to raising academic standards and transforming students' lives through quality teaching and a supportive learning environment. With a current enrolment of 988 pupils and a capacity of 1,050, the school promotes inclusivity and aims to equip students with essential knowledge, skills, and values for their future.

The curriculum at Outwood Academy Freeston is designed to provide a broad and engaging educational experience, ensuring that all students can achieve academic success while developing lifelong skills. The academy emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, encouraging students to become responsible citizens who can reach their full potential.

Collaboration with parents and the wider community is a key aspect of the school's ethos, fostering a positive partnership that enhances the educational experience. The academy also offers various support services, including mental wellbeing resources and a dedicated Parent & Carer Portal, to assist families in navigating their children's education.

Key details

LA
Wakefield
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1050
Pupils
988
Boys
501
Girls
487
FSM %
29.30
Open date
2018-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-10-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 988 501 487 1050 29.30
2024-09-11 1012 511 501 1050 28.60
2023-09-11 890 446 444 1050 23.10
2022-09-11 890 446 444 1050 23.10
2021-09-11 815 416 399 1050 21.50
2020-09-11 763 403 360 1050 19.80

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