Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane

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

Pontefract, WF77JH Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

76

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
70.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 83.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
86.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 23.0%
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
21 September 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Bell Lane
Ackworth
Pontefract, WF77JH
Phone
1977613304
Website
belllane.outwood.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145941
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Bell Lane, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7JH
Website
www.belllane.outwood.com
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
320
Free School Meals
12.0% (38 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
83.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
23.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
83.0 (+24.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
23.0 (+15.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.4 (11.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.0 (2.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 108.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
36
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
320 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Sports Clubs Art Clubs Performing Arts Clubs Raise the Bar Club

Sports

Sports Clubs

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc. phonics and reading scheme Accelerated Reader Power Maths maths programme (Singapore/Shanghai approach) Same Day Intervention Praising Stars progress reporting and Learning Model

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are coordinated through the Local Authority's co-ordinated admission arrangements; applications are made on the Common Application Form provided and administered by the Local Authority; Admissions Policy (2026-2027).

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