Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Wakefield, WF2 8ST · Wakefield · primary school
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66th 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 — 3.3/10 against 2,338 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 437 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 maths? What specific trips or sports are scheduled for the next term?
What Ofsted said about Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Overview
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "strong sense of community" and a "well-designed curriculum." Pupils achieve well, behave politely, and feel safe, benefiting from high expectations and effective leadership that prioritises staff well-being and strategic improvement.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and builds coherently, with staff making "deliberate choices to regularly revisit key learning" to help pupils remember more over time.
- Early reading is prioritised through a "clearly structured reading programme," resulting in improving outcomes and pupils who "enjoy reading."
- Teachers demonstrate "confidence in their subject knowledge," introducing new learning in "small steps" and focusing on "subject-specific language."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive well-adapted support, allowing them to make "good progress from their individual starting points."
- Attendance is improving, with effective systems to manage absence and support families, while pupils take on leadership roles with pride.
Areas to improve
- The planned activities and resources for pupils who struggle with mathematics are "not fully effective," meaning opportunities to help them catch up are "sometimes missed."
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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
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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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