Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate

A outstanding academy converter school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate.

Wakefield, WF33HU Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

81

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
63.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 75.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
97.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
19 April 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Canal Lane
Lofthouse Gate
Wakefield, WF33HU
Phone
1924821160
Website
lofthousegate.outwood.com/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140085
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Canal Lane, Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield, WF3 3HU
Website
www.lofthousegate.outwood.com/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
452 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
451
Free School Meals
6.4% (29 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
75.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
28.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
28.0 (+20.7 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
75.0 (+16.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.6 (9.9 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.0 (2.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 107.0
2023 107.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
451 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Children first: raising standards and transforming lives."

Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible

Curriculum Highlights

UK primary national curriculum is followed Read Write Inc. programme for reading and phonics Power Maths maths curriculum (Singapore/Shanghai mastery approach) with concrete-pictorial-abstract pedagogy Same Day Intervention used in conjunction with Power Maths Accelerated Reader used for reading (Years 2-6) with home reading tracked in planners Textbooks aligned to National Curriculum and designed to develop mastery and deep understanding

Admissions Criteria

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is the admission authority for Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate and determines its admission arrangements. Admissions are co-ordinated through the Local Authority's co-ordinated admission arrangements. Applications for places are made in accordance with the statutory Admission Code on the Local Authority's Common Application Form, administered by the Local Authority on behalf of Outwood Grange Academies Trust. The Local Authority informs applicants of the outcome, including any reasons for refusal and information on appeals, and communicates the outcome on national offer day.

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