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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Wakefield City Academy

In or near Wakefield.

Free admission

Wakefield City Academy — a school heritage in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Premier Store ^ Post Office - Windhill Road - geograph.org.uk - 3974844

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Wakefield Kirkgate · 1.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Wakefield City Academy is a school heritage located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.

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Official information

Outwood Academy City Fields is a school located in Wakefield, known for its commitment to providing quality education and support to its students. The academy focuses on fostering a positive learning environment and has been rated Good by Ofsted.

Place summary

Wakefield City Academy is an educational institution located in Yorkshire. It serves secondary school students and is part of the Wakefield City Academies Trust. The academy aims to provide a comprehensive education and foster academic achievement.

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Background

History

Wakefield City High School was a foundation school administered by Wakefield Council. In January 2011 the school was renamed Wakefield City Academy when it became an academy and the first school to be sponsored by Wakefield City Academies Trust (WCAT). WCAT came under criticism for executive spending in a leaked government report that also noted Wakefield City Academy's inability to produce records of pupil premium payments. In September 2017, WCAT announced that it was seeking to cease operation and have its schools transferred to alternate sponsor organisations. In July 2018, the school joined Outwood Grange Academies Trust and was renamed Outwood Academy City Fields. It continues to…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
53.6885, -1.4764
District
Wakefield
Parish
Wakefield, unparished area
Postcode
WF1 4SF
Parliamentary constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell
Nearest railway station
Wakefield Kirkgate1.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wakefield City Academy?
Wakefield City Academy is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF1 4SF), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
What is Wakefield City Academy?
Wakefield City Academy — a school heritage in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Wakefield City Academy?
The nearest railway station is Wakefield Kirkgate, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF1 4SF.
Is Wakefield City Academy free to visit?
Yes, Wakefield City Academy is free to enter.
How do I get to Wakefield City Academy?
The nearest railway station is Wakefield Kirkgate, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF1 4SF.