Horbury Primary Academy
Northfield Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5DWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Horbury Primary Academy is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 14th of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 December 2022, report published 13 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2022
Leaders have placed the school's PRIDE values of perseverance, risk-taking, independence, determination and enthusiasm at the centre of school life. These values are reflected in pupils' positive approaches to learning. Pride in their work is evident in books and through displays in corridors. These values help pupils to challenge themselves and prepare them for the next stages of their education. Pupils benefit from a curriculum that raises their aspirations. The curriculum is ambitious and challenging. It has been created with a clear purpose that children will remember more and understand more. Leaders' high expectations for pupils have led to exemplary attitudes to learning, behaviour and their achievements. Behaviour is outstanding. Assemblies and rewards celebrate success and aim to teach lifelong lessons. Pupils are happy and safe in the school. Pupils are well mannered and considerate towards each other. Bullying rarely happens. Pupils are confident that staff will help them to solve any worries they may have. They have trusted adults who they can talk to if they have any concerns.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not ensured that all subject plans include the early years. As a result, the curriculum in some subjects lacks knowledge progression. Leaders should review plans to ensure that where applicable, relevant connections in the curriculum are made to support children's transition from early years to Year 1.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
435 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Horbury Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 49% met the expected standard |
| Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 93% met the expected standard |
| The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PLACE PARTNERSHIP - A MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr James Tucker
- Phone
- 01924263224
- Address
- Northfield Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5DW
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 143811
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.