Wakefield has 18 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 1 was outstanding or exceptional and 61% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 30 Jun 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 1 outstanding or exceptional
- 10 good, strong or expected
- 7 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Academy | Outstanding | 10 Oct 2019 | WF10 |
| Ark Carleton High School | Good | 5 Jul 2019 | WF8 |
| Ark The King's School | Good | 13 Oct 2022 | WF8 |
| Crofton Academy | Good | 12 Jul 2023 | WF4 |
| De Lacy Academy | Expected | 16 Jun 2026 | WF11 |
| Minsthorpe Community College | Good | 24 May 2018 | WF9 |
| Outwood Academy City Fields | Good | 2 Mar 2022 | WF1 |
| Outwood Grange Academy | Good | 2 May 2024 | WF1 |
| St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy | Good | 30 Mar 2023 | WF2 |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy | Expected | 10 Mar 2026 | WF7 |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral | Strong | 2 Jun 2026 | WF2 |
| Airedale Academy | Requires improvement | 31 Jan 2024 | WF10 |
| Horbury Academy | Needs attention | 6 Jan 2026 | WF4 |
| Kettlethorpe High School | Needs attention | 23 Jun 2026 | WF2 |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College | Needs attention | 24 Feb 2026 | WF5 |
| Outwood Academy Freeston | Requires improvement | 13 Oct 2022 | WF6 |
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth | Requires improvement | 12 Oct 2022 | WF9 |
| The Featherstone Academy | Needs attention | 30 Jun 2026 | WF7 |