Woodfields named ‘Secondary School of the Year’ 

We are proud to have been named “Secondary School of the Year 2025/26” in Yorkshire by the Prestige Awards.

This recognition reflects the significant and rapid progress we have made in recent years.

Since Mr David Scales became our Principal in 2023, we have placed strong emphasis on delivering a rigorous academic curriculum while also providing students with a rich programme of extracurricular opportunities – from music lessons to poetry recitals.

Our commitment to raising standards has brought about real change. Attendance rates have improved and in May 2024, we achieved our first ever “Good” Ofsted rating, with inspectors praising the transformation of our school culture and the leadership team’s relentless focus on improving the quality of education for our pupils.

These achievements have now been recognised by the Prestige Awards, which celebrate excellence among education establishments, businesses, and individuals who provide outstanding services.

Principal David Scales said:

“We are overjoyed to win the Secondary School of the Year Award 2025/26, recognising our hard work to turn our academy around, and would like to thank the Prestige Awards.

At Woodfields, we believe all young people deserve an excellent education and our staff are fully committed to creating a positive atmosphere where we can improve outcomes for every child, regardless of their background or abilities.

We are very proud of our achievements and will continue to ensure that we provide an inclusive, aspirational and academic education for all students.”