# Outwood Academy Hemsworth — Pontefract, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** James Pape

## Contact

- **Address:** Wakefield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
- **Phone:** 01977 624220
- **Website:** https://www.hemsworth.outwood.com
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/pontefract/outwood-academy-hemsworth-19891

## About

Outwood Academy Hemsworth is an 11-18 academy with a relentless focus on learning, providing a welcoming and supportive environment for students to achieve academic success and personal growth.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Oct 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Oct 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent Support for Students with SEND: My child has been diagnosed with autism and Outwood Academy Hemsworth has been a godsend. The SEND team is incredibly supportive and the teachers have gone above and beyond to ensure my child's needs are met. I highly recommend the academy for any family. *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — A Truly Supportive Learning Environment: We've been at Outwood Academy Hemsworth for 3 years now and have seen our child grow and thrive. The staff are always available to support and the facilities are top-notch. I love how the academy puts students first and focuses on creating a positive climate for learning. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic First Year: Our child has just started at Outwood Academy Hemsworth and we're absolutely delighted. The teachers are enthusiastic and the students seem happy and engaged. We've also been impressed by the academy's commitment to British values and the sense of community. Can't wait to see how our child thrives over the next 5 years! *(Aug 2022)*
- **3/5** — Mixed Experience: I have mixed feelings about Outwood Academy Hemsworth. On the one hand, the staff are friendly and the facilities are modern. However, I felt that my child's GCSE results could have been better and the communication with parents could be improved. Perhaps it's just a phase, but I'm not sure I'd recommend the academy as strongly as I used to. *(Jun 2022)*

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