Best 3 Secondary schools in Wakefield – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Trinity Academy Cathedral (Secondary) in Wakefield; Outwood Grange Academy (Secondary) in Wakefield; Crofton Academy (Secondary) in Wakefield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Trinity Academy Cathedral, Outwood Grange Academy and Crofton Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Wakefield and Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Trinity Academy Cathedral), published Jul 2022. The lowest is 2 (Outwood Grange Academy), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Outwood Grange Academy (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,350, combined total ≈ 4,050, typical FSM 30–35%, range 15–20%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as Trinity Multi Academy Trust, OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST and Castleford Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Trinity Academy Cathedral WF2 8QF	Outwood Grange Academy WF1 2PF	Crofton Academy WF4 1NF
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Wakefield WF2 8QF	Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2PF	Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1NF
Latest Ofsted	1 19 Jul 2022	2 9 Jun 2024	2 25 Sep 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1050	2200	1050
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Trinity Multi Academy Trust	OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST	Castleford Academy Trust
Website	cathedral.trinitymat.org	www.grange.outwood.com	www.croftonacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01924330640	01924204350	01924862985
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Trinity Academy Cathedral

WF2 8QF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Wakefield
WF2 8QF
Ofsted: 1 19 Jul 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Trinity Multi Academy Trust
Website: cathedral.trinitymat.org
Telephone: 01924330640

Outwood Grange Academy

WF1 2PF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 2PF
Ofsted: 2 9 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.grange.outwood.com
Telephone: 01924204350

Crofton Academy

WF4 1NF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF4 1NF
Ofsted: 2 25 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Castleford Academy Trust
Website: www.croftonacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01924862985

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.