Outwood Academy Freeston Catchment Area
Outwood Academy Freeston is a academy converter secondary school in Normanton, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 988 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
988
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Outwood Academy Freeston Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Outwood Academy Freeston 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.
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.
Find Wakefield catchment area documents →Outwood Academy Freeston — School Information
- Full address
- Favell Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1HZ
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 29.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145937
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Frequently Asked Questions — Outwood Academy Freeston
Is Outwood Academy Freeston oversubscribed? ▾
Outwood Academy Freeston is operating close to its capacity of 1050 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Outwood Academy Freeston? ▾
Admission to Outwood Academy Freeston 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 Freeston cover? ▾
Outwood Academy Freeston is a secondary school in Normanton, 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 Freeston? ▾
Outwood Academy Freeston was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.