Horbury Academy Catchment Area
Horbury Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1075 pupils, and a capacity of 1059 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,075
Pupils
1,059
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Horbury Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Horbury Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wakefield. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Wakefield Road, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5HE
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 25.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138707
Other Secondary Schools in Wakefield
If Horbury Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.
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Outwood Grange Academy Catchment Area
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Outwood Academy City Fields Catchment Area
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Crofton Academy Catchment Area
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Woodkirk Academy Catchment Area
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Rodillian Academy Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Horbury Academy
Is Horbury Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Horbury Academy currently has 1075 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1059 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Horbury Academy? ▾
Admission to Horbury Academy is managed by Wakefield. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Horbury Academy cover? ▾
Horbury Academy is a secondary school in Wakefield, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Horbury Academy? ▾
Horbury Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.