Kingsland Primary School

  • Special
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Aberford Road, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4BAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Kingsland Primary School is a special school in Wakefield for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 March 2018, report published 24 April 2018

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 July 2023

Kingsland is a school that operates on two sites, one located in the Stanley area of Wakefield and the other located within the Castleford area. This is a kind and caring school where pupils flourish. Pupils develop very strong relationships with staff. All pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Pupils achieve exceptionally well. Staff are highly attuned to, understand and address every individual pupil's special educational need and/or disability. Leaders are determined that all pupils will have the skills that they need. They prioritise the school's approach to supporting every pupil to reach their full potential. Therefore, pupils are well prepared for their future lives. Pupils feel safe and secure. They love coming to school and learning. Staff notice pupils' every achievement, talent or interest. They create opportunities to develop, showcase and nurture them. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school and describe it as 'an amazing school'. The views of many parents were reflected by one who said that the staff 'go above and beyond in all aspects of their work!' Pupils behave exceptionally well and are aware of the high expectations for their behaviour. Pupils are supported to understand and communicate their needs by a caring and thoughtful approach from staff. Pupils expressed or demonstrated that they feel safe in school. They learn about making friends and interacting with others in positive ways.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

44 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

201 pupils on roll, with places for 150

Eligible for free school meals46.3%

46.3%, 19.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13.9%

13.9%, 7.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Kingsland Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Meadowcroft School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 1.7
Ivy Lane School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Hall Cliffe Primary School3 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardNot published
Broomfield South SILC4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 1.1
The Grange School4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Community special school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Dr Amy Johnston
Address
Aberford Road, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4BA
Local authority
Wakefield
URN
133718

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.