Wakefield has 3 colleges and sixth forms with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 2 were outstanding or exceptional and 100% good or better, against 94% of colleges and sixth forms across England. The most recent was inspected on 21 Apr 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 2 outstanding or exceptional
- 1 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Colleges | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPA College | Exceptional | 21 Apr 2026 | WF1 |
| New College Pontefract | Outstanding | 19 May 2023 | WF8 |
| Heart of Yorkshire Education Group | Good | 19 Oct 2023 | WF1 |