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Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane

Ledger Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2PH, Wakefield


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.0 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
458
Capacity
450
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary

With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 4% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 72% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 87% of respondents recommending the school. However, only 18% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for growth in challenging students further.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 2 April 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.72%Top 31% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.18%Top 12% UK
Parent View (76 responses)
4.1
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
School has high expectations
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
Behaviour is good
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
18% disagree
School supports development
75%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.5%
Mixed Other4.8%
Asian Indian4.8%
White Other3.7%
Asian Pakistani3.3%
Black African2.8%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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53.70989, -1.50472 · WF1 2PH

School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139108
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane rated by Ofsted?

Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 April 2019.

Is Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane a good school?

Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane scores 96.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane?

Based on 76 Ofsted Parent View responses, Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.

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