Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
Brandy Carr Road, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, WF2 0RSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 5th of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 October 2024, report published 11 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 October 2024
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate provides an exceptional learning environment where pupils feel safe, valued and supported. From the moment pupils join the school, they experience an atmosphere where all feel welcome and high expectations are the norm. The school develops pupils' character remarkably well. The 'Outwood Diploma' and a wide range of leadership roles provide pupils with extraordinary experiences, citizenship development and memorable interactions. Pupils thrive in the school's calm and aspirational environment. Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils are eager to learn. They engage enthusiastically with lessons and take pride in their achievements. Pupils achieve well. The school's strong culture of respect and care is evident in the way that pupils interact with each other and with staff. Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident that any issues will be dealt with swiftly. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. They praise the excellent support that their children receive, particularly children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school takes proactive steps to teach pupils about staying safe, both online and offline, through its comprehensive personal, social and health education curriculum. Pupils remember their learning from these lessons.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
229 pupils on roll, with places for 238
Schools near Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Clay Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
| Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Wrenthorpe Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Towngate Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Vickers
- Phone
- 01924907436
- Address
- Brandy Carr Road, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, WF2 0RS
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 139080
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.