The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 246
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs S A Henshall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary, Grove Terrace, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4BQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 386m away
Compass Community School Hemsworth
Independent · 552m away
West End Academy
Primary · 833m away
St Helen's CE Primary School
Primary · 924m away
Northfield Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource
Primary · 2.6km away
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
King's Meadow Academy
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Grove Lea Primary School?
Grove Lea Primary School currently has 246 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grove Lea Primary School take?
Grove Lea Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grove Lea Primary School?
Grove Lea Primary School is in Pontefract, WF9 4BQ, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grove Lea Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Grove Lea Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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