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Blackgates Primary Academy
Smithy Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1QQ, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.4 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
246
Capacity
445
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
55%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 83% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% of respondents recommending the school. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating an area for potential improvement.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child is happy
88%
School keeps me informed
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
School has high expectations
88%
My child feels safe
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Behaviour is good
83%
School supports development
81%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.5%
Black African3.3%
Asian Pakistani3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Gypsy/Roma2.0%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
White Other1.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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53.72840, -1.56449 · WF3 1QQ
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN146102
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.blackgates.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackgates Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Blackgates Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is Blackgates Primary Academy a good school?
Blackgates Primary Academy scores 33.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 Blackgates Primary Academy?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, Blackgates Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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