Airedale Academy
Academy converter · sixth form · 1,008 pupils
79% stayed in education · Attainment 8 33.8
Further education
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: Selby College (URN 130592, until 1 March 2022).
What the data says
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 1,926 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 19% went to university (Wakefield 35%, England 37%), and 2% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average C, well below the England average of B-; 9% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Law, Psychology and Sociology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Wakefield and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 1,926 | 3,906 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 70% | 80% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 19% | 35% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 2% | 14% | 19% |
| Further education | 7% | 4% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 9% | 7% |
| Employment | 34% | 30% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 25% | 17% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 4,916 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 190 | 1,538 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C | B- | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 28.36 | 35.78 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 9% | 14% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 72 | 38% | 4% |
| Psychology | 56 | 29% | 23% |
| Sociology | 46 | 24% | 13% |
| History | 34 | 18% | 13% |
| Business Studies | 34 | 18% | 13% |
| English Language | 26 | 14% | 4% |
| English Literature | 26 | 14% | 11% |
| Mathematics | 25 | 13% | 31% |
| Biology | 17 | 9% | 20% |
| Geography | 15 | 8% | 10% |
| Chemistry | 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Physics | 12 | 6% | 12% |
| Media Studies | 11 | 6% | 4% |
| Photography | 11 | 6% | 3% |
| Computer Science | 10 | 5% | 5% |
| Economics | 9 | 5% | 13% |
| Art and Design | 8 | 4% | 1% |
| Film Studies | — | — | 2% |
| Further Mathematics | — | — | 5% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 122 | 64% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 51 | 27% | — |
| Health Studies | VRQ Level 3 | 51 | 27% | — |
| Childcare Skills | VRQ Level 3 | 48 | 25% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 39 | 21% | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 31 | 16% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 30 | 16% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 30 | 16% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 30 | 16% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 24 | 13% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | Other General Qualification at Level 2 | 23 | 12% | — |
| Animal Care (Non-Agricultural) | BTEC Technical Diploma L2 - Band F - PP-DD | 18 | 9% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 3 | 15 | 8% | — |
| Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 13 | 7% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 11 | 6% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 2 | 10 | 5% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 8 | 4% | — |
| Plumbing (Building Work) | VRQ Level 2 | 8 | 4% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 7 | 4% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 6 | 3% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 6 | 3% | — |
| Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Psychology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Law | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Law | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Hairdressing Services | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Plumbing (Building Work) | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Theatrical Makeup | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | — | — | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.