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Grove Lea Primary School
Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary, Grove Terrace, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4BQ, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.5 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
246
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
117%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a strong LocaleIQ score, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 77% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, only 7% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality 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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (27 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School keeps me informed
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School supports development
96%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.7%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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53.61065, -1.34895 · WF9 4BQ
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN148287
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.groveleaprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Grove Lea Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Grove Lea Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is Grove Lea Primary School a good school?
Grove Lea Primary School scores 96.5/100 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 Grove Lea Primary School?
Based on 27 Ofsted Parent View responses, Grove Lea Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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