Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

About Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is an academy converter in Ossett, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,728 pupils on roll. It is part of ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.8 (2025/26). 21.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wakefield →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,728 / 2,000 (86%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 November 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 0DG

Phone

01924232820

Principal

Nicola Walker

Website

https://ossett.accordmat.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College?

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is an academy converter in Ossett, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College have?

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College has 1,728 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2022).

How does Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.8 in 2025/26.

Is Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is part of ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College?

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is located at Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 0DG.