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Outwood Academy Freeston

Academy converter · Normanton · WF6 1HZ

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

993

Local authority

Wakefield

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Normanton, Wakefield, 993 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 31.2%.

Open schools in Normanton
9
Secondary schools in Normanton
1
Academies among open schools in Normanton
67% (6)
Open schools in WF6
9
Secondary in WF6
1
Open schools in Wakefield LA
158
Secondary in Wakefield LA
18

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in NormantonNear WF6

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
145937

Location

Address
Favell Avenue
Postcode
WF6 1HZ
Town
Normanton
Local authority
Wakefield

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
993
Boys / girls
519 / 474
School capacity
1,050
Capacity fill
993 / 1,050 (95%)
Free school meals
31.2%
FSM pupils
310
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01924302560
Website
https://www.freeston.outwood.com/

Official links