Grove Lea Primary School

About Grove Lea Primary School

Grove Lea Primary School is an academy converter in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 246 pupils on roll. It is part of INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wakefield →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

246 / 210 (117%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 July 2025

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary, Grove Terrace, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 4BQ

Phone

01977615080

Headteacher

N WIlson

Website

http://www.groveleaprimary.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Grove Lea Primary School?

Grove Lea Primary School is an academy converter in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Grove Lea Primary School have?

Grove Lea Primary School has 246 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Grove Lea Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

77% of pupils at Grove Lea Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Grove Lea Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Grove Lea Primary School is part of INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Grove Lea Primary School?

Grove Lea Primary School is located at Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary, Grove Terrace, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 4BQ.