Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate

About Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is an academy converter in Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 457 pupils on roll. It is part of OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 April 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 6.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.5% 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

457 / 452 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 April 2023

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

Canal Lane, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF3 3HU

Phone

01924821160

Principal

Emma Cadman

Website

www.lofthousegate.outwood.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate?

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is an academy converter in Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate have?

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate has 457 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate's Ofsted rating?

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 April 2023).

How does Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

90% of pupils at Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate part of an academy trust?

Yes — Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is part of OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate?

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is located at Canal Lane, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF3 3HU.