The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 688
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- LEODIS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Livie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Hesketh Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 1AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodkirk Academy
Secondary · 768m away
Hill Top Primary Academy
Primary · 940m away
Lydgate Junior and Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
Queenswood School
Independent · 2.6km away
Fountain Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
The Morley Academy
Secondary · 2.7km away
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.8km away
Middleton Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Westerton Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Westerton Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westerton Primary Academy?
Westerton Primary Academy currently has 688 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westerton Primary Academy take?
Westerton Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westerton Primary Academy?
Westerton Primary Academy is in Wakefield, WF3 1AR, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westerton Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Westerton Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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