The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
30%
+22.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 230
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 9.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Vickers (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Brandy Carr Road, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, WF2 0RS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJerry Clay Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Hall Cliffe Primary School
Independent · 1.5km away
Silcoates School
Independent · 1.5km away
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
Primary · 1.6km away
Pinderfields Hospital PRU
Pupil referral unit · 1.9km away
Wrenthorpe Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School
Primary · 2.0km away
Towngate Primary Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate?
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate take?
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate?
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is in Wakefield, WF2 0RS, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate have a sixth form?
No, Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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