Best 3 Primary schools in Wakefield – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: England Lane Academy (Primary) in Knottingley; De Lacy Primary School (Primary) in Pontefract; Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate (Primary) in Wakefield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares England Lane Academy, De Lacy Primary School and Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Knottingley, West Yorkshire, Pontefract, West Yorkshire and Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (England Lane Academy), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for England Lane Academy (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,000, typical FSM 30–35%, range 5–10%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST, Pontefract Academies Trust and OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST.

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Attribute	England Lane Academy WF11 0JA	De Lacy Primary School WF8 2TG	Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate WF3 3HU
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Knottingley West Yorkshire WF11 0JA	Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 2TG	Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 3HU
Latest Ofsted	1 17 Sep 2024	1 30 Apr 2024	1 15 Jun 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	236	315	452
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST	Pontefract Academies Trust	OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Website	www.elacademy.org.uk	www.delacy.patrust.org.uk	www.lofthousegate.outwood.com
Telephone	01977722486	01977722620	01924821160
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

England Lane Academy

WF11 0JA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Knottingley
West Yorkshire
WF11 0JA
Ofsted: 1 17 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.elacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01977722486

De Lacy Primary School

WF8 2TG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 2TG
Ofsted: 1 30 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Pontefract Academies Trust
Website: www.delacy.patrust.org.uk
Telephone: 01977722620

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate

WF3 3HU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF3 3HU
Ofsted: 1 15 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.lofthousegate.outwood.com
Telephone: 01924821160

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.