Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate
Wakefield, WF3 3HU · Wakefield · primary school
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6th 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 — 9.8/10 against 3,124 of them, against 9.8/10 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.47 |
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 Lofthouse Gate overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 33.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023-06.
Getting in
The published school roll is 438 pupils against a stated capacity of 464. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating following the 2023-06 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate
Overview
Pupils “flourish at this exceptional school,” where leaders have established a “highly inclusive school culture” and clear expectations based on ‘Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible’. The report describes the setting as a “very happy place to learn,” noting that staff consistently model these attributes, inspiring pupils to treat others with “utmost respect.”
Strengths
- Leaders have established a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that ensures pupils’ knowledge builds step-by-step, resulting in “impressive” understanding across subjects.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “flourish” because they follow the same ambitious curriculum as peers and receive “exceptional support” to remove learning barriers.
- Staff apply ‘5 Pillars’ consistently to help pupils recap knowledge and practise skills, leading to a “very positive impact” on what pupils know and can do.
- Early years provision is outstanding, with staff who are “experts in teaching them to read,” helping children master phonics quickly and become “fluent readers.”
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with a bespoke curriculum fostering maturity in discussions about relationships, consent, and well-being.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving regular training, reporting concerns promptly, and leaders taking “swift action to keep pupils safe.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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