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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Academy Council (governance)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education (RSHE) Policy (other)
- Term Dates and Closures (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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