Outwood Academy Hemsworth Catchment Area
Outwood Academy Hemsworth is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Pontefract, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1108 pupils, and a capacity of 1632 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,108
Pupils
1,632
Capacity
68%
Fill rate
Outwood Academy Hemsworth Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Outwood Academy Hemsworth 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 Hemsworth — School Information
- Full address
- Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 4AB
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Free school meals
- 40.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145938
Other Secondary Schools in Pontefract
If Outwood Academy Hemsworth is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Pontefract are the next closest alternatives.
Minsthorpe Community College Catchment Area
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The Featherstone Academy Catchment Area
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St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area
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The King's School Catchment Area
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Carleton High School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Is Outwood Academy Hemsworth oversubscribed? ▾
Outwood Academy Hemsworth has a capacity of 1632 places and currently has 1108 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wakefield.
What is the admissions policy for Outwood Academy Hemsworth? ▾
Admission to Outwood Academy Hemsworth 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 Hemsworth cover? ▾
Outwood Academy Hemsworth is a secondary school in Pontefract, Wakefield, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.