Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 3–11 · Wakefield
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 3–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 1 October 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Brandy Carr Road, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, WF2 0RS
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Wakefield
- Pupils on roll
- 229 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 9.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 1 October 2024
Strengths
- “Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate provides an exceptional learning environment where pupils feel safe, valued and supported.”
- “From the moment pupils join the school, they experience an atmosphere where all feel welcome and high expectations are the norm.”
- “The school develops pupils’ character remarkably well.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 12 November 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 81% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 30 first-preference applications, 28 offers in total, 24 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Wakefield.
- Jerry Clay Academy 0.8 mi School remains Outstanding
- Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs 1.0 mi Good
- Wrenthorpe Academy 1.2 mi Standards maintained
- Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School 1.2 mi School remains Good
- Towngate Primary Academy 1.5 mi Improved significantly
- Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School 1.6 mi Requires improvement
- Gawthorpe Community Academy 1.7 mi Good
- St Michael's CofE Academy 1.7 mi Good