Enrich Academy is an alternative provision academy in Wakefield for children and young people aged 14 to 16.
- Ages 14–16
- 94 pupils
- Ofsted: Requires improvement
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 14 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 94 (places for 119)
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Allison (Executive Head Teacher)
- Part of
- Ethos Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 May 2023
- Free school meals
- 72.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Wakefield
- School reference (URN)
- 149408
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Wakefield council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement, November 2019
Rated Requires improvement at its last graded inspection, in November 2019.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Pontefract Road, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1LL
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Crofton Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Hammer Lane Academy Independent · Ages 4–7 0.9 miles
- Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.3 miles
By need in Wakefield: Speech and language (13) · Autism (11) · Severe learning (5) · SEMH (3) · Moderate learning (3) · PMLD (2) · Hearing (2)
Questions about Enrich Academy
How do I get a place at Enrich Academy?
Places at Enrich Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Wakefield council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Enrich Academy take?
Aged 14 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Enrich Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in November 2019 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Enrich Academy?
Pontefract Road, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1LL, in Wakefield.
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