Welcome to Woodkirk Academy

I am delighted to welcome you to Woodkirk Academy and Sixth Form. We are a popular, successful and oversubscribed school, and are extremely proud of what our students and staff accomplish. <br><br>Our aim is to empower every individual to be the best they can be in all aspects of their lives as 21^{st} Century global citizens, and our work is underpinned by our shared values of: Work Hard. Be Kind. Take Responsibility.<br><br>All members of the school community work towards the same goals. Together we create a culture that supports our aims. A culture that is safe, calm and supportive; that values growth and personal development; that prioritises positive experiences every day; and that is fully inclusive, ensuring equality of opportunity for all.Mr Tim Jones, Principal

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academies

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,775 Total

No. of Boys

962 (54.2%)

No. of Girls

813 (45.8%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

33.6%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

7.09%

A*/A grades

26.01%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

87%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:32%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:50%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:5%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

54%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

9%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:89%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:24%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:9%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 23, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Apr 2

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 20 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 - Jan 1

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holiday

Apr 3 - Apr 17

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29

Summer Holidays

Jul 22 - Sep 3


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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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Being a school-based Sixth Form offers many opportunities for students which enhances their learning and develops their personal skills.

Work experience week for all students during the Summer term of Year 12
Applications to Oxford and / or Cambridge

About School

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityLeeds
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed