Blackgates Primary Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Blackgates Primary Academy.

Wakefield, WF31QQ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

38

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
34.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 41.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
18 January 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
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
Smithy Lane
Tingley
Wakefield, WF31QQ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146102
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Smithy Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1QQ
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LEODIS ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
445 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
271
Free School Meals
40.4% (109 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
41.0%
Reading Score:
100.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
97.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 100.0
2023 104.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
271 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.5 per year)

Down -3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Blackgates Primary Academy. This is a good and happy school where pupils learn best when they are happy and safe. The school emphasizes kindness, inclusivity, high-quality teaching, safeguarding, and staff who are dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential.

Wraparound Care

Early Years / Nursery / Wraparound

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are managed by Leodis Academies Trust as the admissions authority, in coordination with Leeds City Council's coordinated admissions. Includes Admissions Policy 2024/25 and 2025/26; ADMISSIONS TO RECEPTION CLASS SEPTEMBER 2025; IN YEAR ADMISSIONS; Nursery admissions. If you need help or a visit, contact the school. Appeals are handled through Leeds City Council. The nursery is open for academic year 2024-25. The school follows the Leeds in-year application process and uses the online in-year form.

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