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Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate
Canal Lane, Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3HU, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.1 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
457
Capacity
452
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional KS2 results, this primary school boasts a 90% rate of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 3% nationally. The school's impressive LocaleIQ score of 99.1 indicates it outperforms 99% of schools, reflecting strong overall performance and parent satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 19 April 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 90% | Top 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 33% | Top 1% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.4%
Black African3.1%
Mixed Other2.8%
White Other2.4%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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53.71669, -1.49106 · WF3 3HU
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140085
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2023.
Is Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate a good school?
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate scores 99.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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