The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 230
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 18.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mr James Grayston (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dolphin Lane, Thorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3DG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEast Ardsley Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Robin Hood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Elements Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Rodillian Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Sharp Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Middleton Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Clapgate Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thorpe Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thorpe Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thorpe Primary School?
Thorpe Primary School currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thorpe Primary School take?
Thorpe Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thorpe Primary School?
Thorpe Primary School is in Wakefield, WF3 3DG, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thorpe Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thorpe Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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