Grove Lea Primary School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Pontefract, Wakefield
Grove Lea Primary School is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield for ages 3–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 1 July 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary, Grove Terrace, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4BQ
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Wakefield
- Pupils on roll
- 244 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 16.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 1 July 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils excel at this vibrant and welcoming school.”
- “Pupils are very happy and safe.”
- “The school has high ambitions for pupils’ education.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 11 September 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) | 77% | 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: 38 first-preference applications, 30 offers in total, 30 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.
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 0.2 mi Good
- West End Academy 0.5 mi Improved significantly
- St Helen's CE Primary School 0.6 mi Good
- Northfield Primary School 1.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- King's Meadow Academy 1.7 mi Not judged
- South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- South Kirkby Academy 1.7 mi Good
- South Hiendley Primary School 2.1 mi Good