Towngate Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Towngate Primary Academy.

Ossett, WF50QA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 71.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
9 July 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Whitley Spring Road
Ossett, WF50QA
Phone
1924302865
Website
towngate.inspirepartnership.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143078
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Whitley Spring Road, Ossett, WF5 0QA
Website
https://towngate.inspirepartnership.org.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
315 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
284
Free School Meals
19.2% (55 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
71.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
11.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
71.0 (+12.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.1 (5.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
32
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
284 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be ready. Be respectful. Be safe."

Compassion Ownership Resilience Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

I am very proud to be the Executive Headteacher at Towngate Primary Academy. Our values underpin our curriculum and guide us to help children know more and remember more to become lifelong learners. We strive for high standards in a nurturing environment, believing our children can achieve anything. Please follow us on Twitter @IPMATTowngate. - Mrs A Berry

Curriculum Highlights

Five key curriculum drivers: Knowledge Acquisition, Diversity and Difference, Life Skills, Raising Aspirations, Local and Wider World Values Based Curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club: 7:30 – 8:45am; After School Club: 3:15 – 6:00pm; Nursery (part-time): 8:45am – 11:45am and 12:30pm – 3:30pm; Upper Foundation, Key Stage 1 and 2: 8:45am – 3:15pm. We ensure pupils have access to the minimum requirement of 32.5 hours.

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