CAPA College

Contact details for the school

School Name: CAPA College
Address: Mulberry Way
Town/City: Wakefield
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: WF1 2QN
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01924 583737
Website:

Type of school

Phase: 16 plus (ages 16-19)
Type: Free schools 16 to 19
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Enhance Academy Trust
Sponsor: Enhance Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Claire Nicholson
Capacity: 500
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 502 (21% boys & 79% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity

Location and administration

URN: 145869
DfE Number: 384/4008
UKPRN: 10068090
UPRN: 63204391
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Wakefield (E08000036)
Constituency: Wakefield and Rothwell (E14001560)
Electoral Ward: Wakefield North (E05001460)

Easting & Northing: 432970E, 420699N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 40' 56.47" N 1° 30' 7.79" W
Plus Code: 9C5WMFJX+W4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Angela Barrell - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 March 2026.
  • Mr Nigel Cowell-Clark - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 29 April 2029.
  • Michelle Finn - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Andrew Gibbins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Sara Jarvis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 3 December 2029.
  • Tom Muskett - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Jemma Neal - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Claire Nicholson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr James Ramsden - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 June 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 20 June 2026.
  • James Ramsden - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 January 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • William Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 March 2027.
  • Karen Wood-Stones - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 2 April 2026. Term runs until 31 August 2027.