The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
33%
+25.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 457
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Cadman (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Canal Lane, Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRooks Nest Academy
Primary · 944m away
Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane
Primary · 1.2km away
Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Rodillian Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Outwood Grange Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Stanley West Hall School
Special school · 2.0km away
Kingsland Primary School
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate?
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate currently has 457 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate take?
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate?
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is in Wakefield, WF3 3HU, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate have a sixth form?
No, Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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