Outwood Academy Hemsworth
URN: 145938 • Pontefract WF9 4AB
Overview
- Name
- Outwood Academy Hemsworth
- URN
- 145938
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 39.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Pape (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01977624220
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wakefield Road, Pontefract WF9 4AB
Summary
Outwood Academy Hemsworth is a mixed secondary academy located in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, catering to students aged 11-18. Since joining the Outwood Family of Schools in 2018, the academy has focused on a student-centered approach, aiming to raise educational standards and transform lives through a supportive and inclusive environment. The school prioritises creating a positive climate for learning, ensuring that every child has the right to learn and succeed.
The curriculum at Outwood Academy is designed to be ambitious and enriching, providing a wide range of subjects and experiences that promote academic success and lifelong skills. Each year’s curriculum builds on the previous one, with a strong emphasis on core knowledge and skills that enhance students' understanding and fluency in various subjects. The academy is committed to fostering well-rounded individuals who can contribute positively to society.
With a current enrollment of 1,108 students and a capacity of 1,632, Outwood Academy Hemsworth serves a diverse community, with 40.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, offering various support services and initiatives to enhance student wellbeing and academic performance.
The curriculum at Outwood Academy is designed to be ambitious and enriching, providing a wide range of subjects and experiences that promote academic success and lifelong skills. Each year’s curriculum builds on the previous one, with a strong emphasis on core knowledge and skills that enhance students' understanding and fluency in various subjects. The academy is committed to fostering well-rounded individuals who can contribute positively to society.
With a current enrollment of 1,108 students and a capacity of 1,632, Outwood Academy Hemsworth serves a diverse community, with 40.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, offering various support services and initiatives to enhance student wellbeing and academic performance.
Useful links
- Vacancies (other)
- Train to Teach (other)
- Parent & Carer Portal (other)
- Post 16 (other)
- OAH Revision (other)
- Y6 to Y7 Transition (other)
- We are a Nut Aware school (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1632
- Pupils
- 1108
- Boys
- 574
- Girls
- 534
- FSM %
- 40.50
- Open date
- 2018-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1108 | 574 | 534 | 1632 | 40.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1095 | 547 | 548 | 1632 | 38.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1065 | 532 | 533 | 1632 | 31.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1065 | 532 | 533 | 1632 | 31.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 994 | 522 | 472 | 1632 | 27.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1008 | 514 | 494 | 1632 | 24.50 |
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