East Ardsley Primary Academy
Fall Lane, East Ardsley, Wakefield, WF3 2BAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
East Ardsley Primary Academy is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 45th of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 May 2014, report published 17 June 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 May 2024
East Ardsley Primary Academy is an inclusive school. It is warm and welcoming. The pupils are polite and courteous to each other and the adults in the building. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They speak with enthusiasm about their learning and the wider opportunities available to them. Leaders have high expectations of pupils. Most pupils behave well most of the time. At social times, pupils play games using a range of equipment independently. Pupils achieve outcomes at the end of key stage 2 that are in line with national averages in most subjects. Pupils feel safe at school. They have trusted adults that they can share any concerns with if needed. Pupils learn about mental health in their personal, social and health education lessons. Pupils talk about the work they have been doing on positive mindset and emotions in 'growth mindset' and 'mind-mate' lessons, and why this is important to them. Learning starts in Nursery, where children take part in pre-phonics activities with enthusiasm. In Reception, children interact with each other calmly and with respect. Children in early years are well prepared for Year 1.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers do not regularly assess the progress that pupils are making. As a result, sometimes teachers do not identify and respond to misconceptions as fully as they do in other subjects. The school should ensure that its approach to assessment is fully developed and implemented in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
417 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near East Ardsley Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Blackgates Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Middleton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Elements Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Robin Hood Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEODIS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Sarah Talbot
- Phone
- 01138879023
- Address
- Fall Lane, East Ardsley, Wakefield, WF3 2BA
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 142423
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.