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Cathedral Academy
- Secondary
- Wakefield WF2 8QF
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils thrive in a high-quality, knowledge-rich curriculum
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well, showing care and maturity
Qualifications and Training: Programme rooted in ongoing research, supported by bespoke resources
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum led and delivered by expert staff adept in teaching
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers feel very well supported in workload and development
Opportunities for Involvement: Opportunities to communicate views via Ofsted Parent View
Communication: Parents receive thorough information about their child's progress
Parent Satisfaction: Parents expressed satisfaction through Ofsted Parent View responses
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff deal with concerns effectively using ‘Call it Out’ system
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have implemented rapid change, maintaining local identity
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective 'Call it Out' system in place for bullying concerns
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Meticulous culture of vigilance across all aspects of safeguarding
Extracurricular Offerings: Impressive array of sporting, cultural and creative activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils value opportunities and support from teachers
Career Counselling Services: Careers education systematically planned and tracked
Managing and Supporting SEND: Information about SEND used very well to plan support
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About Us
Cathedral Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1022 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It's thrilling and inspiring to be at Cathedral Academy. We think that a variety of elements, including our distinctive Christian culture, innovative curriculum, and attitude to student rewards, help to create this special environment. We are in this place to improve the neighbourhood. Our goal is for every student in our care to realise their full potential. We achieve this by providing excellent instruction in a setting that is characterised by our Christian principles. Please use the links to learn more about what we believe to be some of the components of our success. This part gives you a sample of what we have to offer. Please get in touch with us if you have any additional questions or would want to pay Cathedral Academy a visit because our website can only provide a general overview of what we do. We can give you a free copy of any material on our website upon request; just get in touch with us.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | 15.1 | 24.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 46% | 48% | 40% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.74 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 28.48% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 41.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 23.55% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 10.06% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 14.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.24 | 2.84 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 90.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 176 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 82.1% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 36.1% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 9.57% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 27.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 5.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 34.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 46.7% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 21.6% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 12.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 16.4% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.01 | 3.18 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 38.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 11.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.95% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.19% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.77 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 46.97% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 22.14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 10.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 15% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.57 | 3.07 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 58.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.17% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.39% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 25.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.83% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.97% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.24% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.39% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.28% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 24.83% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.78% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.44% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cathedral Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1