The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp 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)
103
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 458
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachael Skirrow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ledger Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2PH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRooks Nest Academy
Primary · 470m away
Outwood Grange Academy
Secondary · 560m away
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate
Primary · 1.2km away
Newton Hill Community School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wrenthorpe Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Pinderfields Hospital PRU
Pupil referral unit · 1.5km away
Fieldhead Hospital School
Special school · 1.6km away
Meadowcroft School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane?
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane currently has 458 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane take?
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane?
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane is in Wakefield, WF1 2PH, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane have a sixth form?
No, Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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