Outwood Academy Freeston

Contact details for the school

School Name: Outwood Academy Freeston
Address: Favell Avenue
Town/City: Normanton
Postcode: WF6 1HZ
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01924 302560
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Sponsor: Outwood Grange Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Principal Lisa Allott
Capacity: 1050
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 993 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.2%

Location and administration

URN: 145937
DfE Number: 384/4013
UKPRN: 10067619
UPRN: 63038172
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Wakefield (E08000036)
Constituency: Normanton and Hemsworth (E14001383)
Electoral Ward: Normanton (E05016533)

Easting & Northing: 438906E, 422205N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 41' 43.73" N 1° 24' 43.59" W
Plus Code: 9C5WMHWQ+55

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Lisa Allott - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Sharron Booth - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 November 2027.
  • Mr Michael Devaney - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 September 2030.
  • Mr Ben Eccersley - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 November 2026.
  • Ms Leah Huddlestone - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 September 2030.
  • Mrs Kirsty McQueen-Mornington - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 September 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Jayne Parkinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 September 2027.
  • Mr Ben Thaler - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Mrs Maggie Vasey - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Ms Kelly Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 September 2030.