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Horbury Primary Academy
Northfield Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5DW, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.7 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
445
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 78% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. Additionally, the LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 82% of schools, suggesting a positive learning environment. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard, highlighting an area for potential growth.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Black African1.6%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.65898, -1.54698 · WF4 5DW
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143811
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Horbury Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Horbury Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2022.
Is Horbury Primary Academy a good school?
Horbury Primary Academy scores 81.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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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