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St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1503 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
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High standards are at the centre of everything we do at St. Wilfrid's.
High quality education and a wide choice of extracurricular activities are provided via a rich and comprehensive curriculum.
Our goal is for our kids to grow into robust, self-assured young adults who care about others and are driven to excel in everything they do.
We are very happy with the recent GCSE results of our pupils, with 72% of them receiving grades of 4+ in both English and mathematics.
The variety of apprenticeships and job prospects that students have attained has us really happy.
More than 75% of the students leaving our sixth form are attending college, and more than 25% have offers from Russell Group universities that they may accept.
Level 4 apprenticeships have been chosen by 14% of students.
Five students received at least a "A" in every subject they took, seven individuals received a "AAB" in a subject that was a facilitator, twenty-one students received at least three A-Levels in the A*-B range, and seventy-two students received three A-Levels.
Students are willing to give of themselves for the happiness and betterment of the larger community because they have a sense of responsibility and caring for others.
If you would like to visit us to learn more about the school, just contact reception.
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High standards are at the centre of everything we do at St. Wilfrid's.
High quality education and a wide choice of extracurricular activities are provided via a rich and comprehensive curriculum.
Our goal is for our kids to grow into robust, self-assured young adults who care about others and are driven to excel in everything they do.
We are very happy with the recent GCSE results of our pupils, with 72% of them receiving grades of 4+ in both English and mathematics.
The variety of apprenticeships and job prospects that students have attained has us really happy.
More than 75% of the students leaving our sixth form are attending college, and more than 25% have offers from Russell Group universities that they may accept.
Level 4 apprenticeships have been chosen by 14% of students.
Five students received at least a "A" in every subject they took, seven individuals received a "AAB" in a subject that was a facilitator, twenty-one students received at least three A-Levels in the A*-B range, and seventy-two students received three A-Levels.
Students are willing to give of themselves for the happiness and betterment of the larger community because they have a sense of responsibility and caring for others.
If you would like to visit us to learn more about the school, just contact reception.
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St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Featherstone
WF7 6BD
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C-
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B+
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B-
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| Ofset report | - | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | 16.5 | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
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 | -0.05 | 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 | 49.6 | 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 | 51% | 34.13% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 46.7% | 45.2% |
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 | 36% | 21.6% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 12.57% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 16.4% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.35 | 3.18 | 2.96 |
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 | 97% | 91.05% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 279 | 176 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 85% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 38.29% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 11.43% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 31% | 26% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.29% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.95% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.19% | 2.15% |
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 | -0.2 | 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 | 48.3 | 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 | 45% 4 | 31.55% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 6 | 46.97% | 43.33% |
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 | 70% | 22.14% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 8 | 10.69% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 5 | 15% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.35 | 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 | 99% | 90.39% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 278 | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 82.78% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 58.17% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 11.17% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 3.67% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.39% | 2.77% |
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 | -0.12 | 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 | 45.5 | 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 | 41% 6 | 25.62% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 5 | 37.83% | 42.55% |
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 | 58% | 19.76% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 16 | 8.97% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 8 | 12.24% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.02 | 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 | 97% | 88.11% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 280 | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 74.67% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.39% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 12.28% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 24.83% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.78% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.67% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.44% | 2.07% |
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 | -0.05 | 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 | 48.2 | 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% | 29.12% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 41.88% | 43.01% |
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 | 59% | 25.73% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 14.58% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 16.31% | 16.18% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
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 | 94% | 84.44% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 279 | 176 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 59.67% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 37.67% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 12.72% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 23.72% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.11% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6.28% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.11% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.87 | 32.26 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.64 | 31.05 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.1% | 17.75% | 17.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 71 | 353 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 52.5% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.4% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 22.1% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 16.2% | 10.71% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.44 3 | 25.06 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.23 6 | 24.16 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.6% | 8.48% | 12.99% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 169 | 428 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 44.75% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 11% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 24.38% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 17.25% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.29 | 24.63 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.39 8 | 24.6 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.8% | 9.6% | 13.27% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 9 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 24 | 60.63% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 10.38% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 23.88% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.11 | 25.35 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.55 | 27.66 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.7% | 12.25% | 12.59% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 28 | 48.86% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 10.86% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 22.29% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 4.29% | 4.25% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 30th Oct 2023 - 3rd Nov 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 25th Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 25th Mar 2024 - 5th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 29th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2023 - 24th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 24th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 6th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 22nd Jul 2024 |
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