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East Ardsley Primary Academy

Fall Lane, Wakefield, Leeds, WF3 2BA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
54%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
422
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About East Ardsley Primary Academy

East Ardsley Primary Academy is an academy converter in Wakefield, Leeds, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 422 pupils on roll. It is part of LEODIS ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Leeds →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
422 / 420 (100%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

14.6%
Free school meals
4.3%
EAL
0.5%
SEN support
15.2%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

54%
Expected standard (RWM)
2%
Higher standard (RWM)
104
Avg reading score
102
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%
Overall absence
11.8%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

18.4
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24
23.4
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24
15.66
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24
£47,269
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 10% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,126 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,748
Spend per pupil
£7,267
Income per pupil
45%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Fall Lane, Wakefield, Leeds, WF3 2BA
Phone
01138879023
Headteacher
Sarah Talbot

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is East Ardsley Primary Academy?
East Ardsley Primary Academy is an academy converter in Wakefield, Leeds, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does East Ardsley Primary Academy have?
East Ardsley Primary Academy has 422 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does East Ardsley Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
54% of pupils at East Ardsley Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is East Ardsley Primary Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — East Ardsley Primary Academy is part of LEODIS ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is East Ardsley Primary Academy?
East Ardsley Primary Academy is located at Fall Lane, Wakefield, Leeds, WF3 2BA.

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