The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 40
- Capacity
- 57%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Mr Michael Walsh
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ivy Lane School, Wakefield, WF1 4AZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOutwood Primary Academy Park Hill
Primary · 382m away
Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
Primary · 466m away
Outwood Academy City Fields
Secondary · 526m away
Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill
Primary · 535m away
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 606m away
Meadowcroft School
Independent · 728m away
Fieldhead Hospital School
Special school · 983m away
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ivy Lane School a selective school?
Yes. Ivy Lane School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Ivy Lane School's Ofsted rating?
Ivy Lane School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ivy Lane School?
Ivy Lane School currently has 40 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ivy Lane School take?
Ivy Lane School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Ivy Lane School?
Ivy Lane School is in WF1 4AZ, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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