Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill
Wakefield, WF1 4LU · Wakefield · primary school
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65th of 98 primary schools in Wakefield we can score, 113 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.6/10 against 3,465 of them, against 3.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 62% | 1.98 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 251 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school handle transitions for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill
Overview
Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill is a primary school where pupils are described as happy and responsive to high behavioural expectations. The report states that pupils "typically meet the end-of-key-stage-2 national standards" and benefit from a "consistent and coherent curriculum" adopted from the trust. Leaders demonstrate a clear determination to provide the best possible education, supported by effective trust oversight and staff who feel their workload is considered.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "well organised," ensuring pupils build knowledge and skills from Nursery through to Year 6, with careful adaptations for SEND pupils.
- Pupils develop strong personal development through initiatives like the ‘trust diploma’ and community contributions, such as litter picking and visiting local residential homes.
- Early reading is prioritised effectively; pupils "read confidently and with accuracy," supported by focused phonics teaching and an environment that "ignites their love of literature."
- Staff use purposeful systems to check pupil knowledge, deliberately using strategies to help pupils "revisit, recap and secure any missing knowledge" for long-term retention.
- The ‘Owlets programme’ helps Nursery children settle, with staff modelling "ambitious vocabulary" to support strong language and communication skills.
Areas to improve
- Staff do not always allocate sufficient time for pupils to respond to written feedback, meaning some pupils "repeat mistakes" and do not improve specific aspects of their work swiftly enough.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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