What did Ofsted judge Outwood Academy Freeston's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Outwood Academy Freeston's quality of education as Good at its inspection in May 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Freeston?

Outwood Academy Freeston has 993 pupils on roll.

What ages does Outwood Academy Freeston take?

Outwood Academy Freeston admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Outwood Academy Freeston located?

Outwood Academy Freeston is located in Normanton, WF6 1HZ, Wakefield.

How do I apply to Outwood Academy Freeston?

Outwood Academy Freeston is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Outwood Academy Freeston?

When Outwood Academy Freeston has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after Children, all previously Looked after Children and Children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment area siblings — Children who live in the school's catchment area, who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of admission (see explanatory note 16.3); 3. Other catchment area children — Other children who live in the school's catchment area (see explanatory note 16.4), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In all categories, when decisions have to be made between children satisfying the same criterion, children living nearest to the school, measured as the crow flies, have priority. The distance measured will be from the central (centroid) point of the applicant's property to the central (centroid) point of the school's ground. Where two or more pupils live equidistant from the school, the distance each pupil lives by road from the preferred school will be measured and the place offered to the pupil who lives nearest by this means. In the event of this being equal, places will then be decided by random allocation.

What is the largest ethnic background at Outwood Academy Freeston?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.2% of pupils at Outwood Academy Freeston are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Outwood Academy Freeston

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after Children, all previously Looked after Children and Children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted.
2Catchment area siblings — Children who live in the school's catchment area, who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of admission (see explanatory note 16.3).
3Other catchment area children — Other children who live in the school's catchment area (see explanatory note 16.4).
4Siblings outside catchment area — Children who have brothers or sisters in attendance at the school (see explanatory note 16.3).
5Other children — Other children, with priority being given to those living nearest to the school (see explanatory note 16.5).

If two applications tie: In all categories, when decisions have to be made between children satisfying the same criterion, children living nearest to the school, measured as the crow flies, have priority. The distance measured will be from the central (centroid) point of the applicant's property to the central (centroid) point of the school's ground. Where two or more pupils live equidistant from the school, the distance each pupil lives by road from the preferred school will be measured and the place offered to the pupil who lives nearest by this means. In the event of this being equal, places will then be decided by random allocation.

This is a trust-wide policy covering multiple academies: Outwood Grange Academy (360), Outwood Academy Hemsworth (240), Outwood Academy Freeston (210), Outwood Academy City Fields (210), and several primary academies. PANs are listed per school but not as a single figure. Administration is managed by Wakefield LA School Admissions Team.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Outwood Academy Freeston: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Outwood Academy Freeston's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Outwood Academy Freeston's quality of education as Good at its inspection in May 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Freeston?: Outwood Academy Freeston has 993 pupils on roll.
What ages does Outwood Academy Freeston take?: Outwood Academy Freeston admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Outwood Academy Freeston located?: Outwood Academy Freeston is located in Normanton, WF6 1HZ, Wakefield.
How do I apply to Outwood Academy Freeston?: Outwood Academy Freeston is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Outwood Academy Freeston?: When Outwood Academy Freeston has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after Children, all previously Looked after Children and Children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment area siblings — Children who live in the school's catchment area, who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of admission (see explanatory note 16.3); 3. Other catchment area children — Other children who live in the school's catchment area (see explanatory note 16.4), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In all categories, when decisions have to be made between children satisfying the same criterion, children living nearest to the school, measured as the crow flies, have priority. The distance measured will be from the central (centroid) point of the applicant's property to the central (centroid) point of the school's ground. Where two or more pupils live equidistant from the school, the distance each pupil lives by road from the preferred school will be measured and the place offered to the pupil who lives nearest by this means. In the event of this being equal, places will then be decided by random allocation.
What is the largest ethnic background at Outwood Academy Freeston?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.2% of pupils at Outwood Academy Freeston are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Outwood Academy Freeston

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after Children, all previously Looked after Children and Children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted.
2Catchment area siblings — Children who live in the school's catchment area, who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of admission (see explanatory note 16.3).
3Other catchment area children — Other children who live in the school's catchment area (see explanatory note 16.4).
4Siblings outside catchment area — Children who have brothers or sisters in attendance at the school (see explanatory note 16.3).
5Other children — Other children, with priority being given to those living nearest to the school (see explanatory note 16.5).

Outwood Academy Freeston: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Outwood Academy Freeston's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Outwood Academy Freeston's quality of education as Good at its inspection in May 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Freeston?: Outwood Academy Freeston has 993 pupils on roll.
What ages does Outwood Academy Freeston take?: Outwood Academy Freeston admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Outwood Academy Freeston located?: Outwood Academy Freeston is located in Normanton, WF6 1HZ, Wakefield.
How do I apply to Outwood Academy Freeston?: Outwood Academy Freeston is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Outwood Academy Freeston?: When Outwood Academy Freeston has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after Children, all previously Looked after Children and Children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment area siblings — Children who live in the school's catchment area, who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of admission (see explanatory note 16.3); 3. Other catchment area children — Other children who live in the school's catchment area (see explanatory note 16.4), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In all categories, when decisions have to be made between children satisfying the same criterion, children living nearest to the school, measured as the crow flies, have priority. The distance measured will be from the central (centroid) point of the applicant's property to the central (centroid) point of the school's ground. Where two or more pupils live equidistant from the school, the distance each pupil lives by road from the preferred school will be measured and the place offered to the pupil who lives nearest by this means. In the event of this being equal, places will then be decided by random allocation.
What is the largest ethnic background at Outwood Academy Freeston?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.2% of pupils at Outwood Academy Freeston are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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