Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Wakefield
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 3–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 25 June 2025.
Key facts
- Address
- Ledger Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2PH
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Wakefield
- Pupils on roll
- 456 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 11% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 25 June 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils are proud to be part of this inclusive school.”
- “From the start of children’s time in the early years, the school helps them to develop independence and confidence.”
- “Staff are incredibly caring and excellent role models for the pupils that they support.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 18 July 2025 (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) | 72% | 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: 54 first-preference applications, 59 offers in total, 52 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.
- Rooks Nest Academy 0.3 mi Good
- Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate 0.7 mi Outstanding
- Newton Hill Community School 0.8 mi School remains Good
- Wrenthorpe Academy 0.9 mi Standards maintained
- Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Jerry Clay Academy 1.2 mi School remains Outstanding
- Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School 1.3 mi School remains Good