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Outwood Academy City Fields Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Outwood Academy City Fields is a academy converter secondary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 900 pupils, and a capacity of 780 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

900

Pupils

780

Capacity

115%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Outwood Academy City Fields Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Outwood Academy City Fields 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 900 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 780 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Outwood Academy City Fields — School Information

Full address
Warmfield View, Wakefield, WF1 4SF
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
38.6% of pupils
DfE URN
136394

Other Secondary Schools in Wakefield

If Outwood Academy City Fields is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Outwood Academy City Fields

Is Outwood Academy City Fields oversubscribed?

Yes — Outwood Academy City Fields currently has 900 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 780 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Outwood Academy City Fields?

Admission to Outwood Academy City Fields 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 Outwood Academy City Fields cover?

Outwood Academy City Fields 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 Outwood Academy City Fields?

Outwood Academy City Fields was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.