Outwood Academy Hemsworth is a secondary academy in Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Outwood Academy Hemsworth has a Progress 8 score of -0.07 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 39.7, 58% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of D.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 24.8%, 40% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 12.5%.
After leaving Outwood Academy Hemsworth, student destinations include 36% going on to university and 5% entering apprenticeships.
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Outwood Academy Hemsworth has a Progress 8 score of -0.07, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 39.7. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
58% of students at Outwood Academy Hemsworth achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Outwood Academy Hemsworth achieve an average A-Level grade of D. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Outwood Academy Hemsworth has an overall absence rate of 12.5%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Outwood Academy Hemsworth is 24.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Outwood Academy Hemsworth, 36% go on to university and 5% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Crime Nearby
97/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
45/mo
46% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.2
Bus Stops
17
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Pontefract area
39.7
Attainment 8 Score
National average: 46.3
EBacc achieved: 19.1%
A-Level
Average Grade
D
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.