Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane
Ledger Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2PHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 7th of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 April 2019, report published 2 May 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 June 2025
Pupils are proud to be part of this inclusive school. From the start of children's time in the early years, the school helps them to develop independence and confidence. Staff are incredibly caring and excellent role models for the pupils that they support. The school has an ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of its pupils exceptionally well. Pupils enjoy being challenged to think deeply and to achieve highly. They are enthusiastic about learning new information and take pride in producing high-quality work. Pupils speak confidently about what they have learned. Pupils feel safe at school. They are confident to tell an adult if they have a problem. Pupils' behaviour across the school is typically excellent. They understand the school's high expectations for academic achievement and live up to them. The rich learning experiences in the academic curriculum are complemented by the personal development programme. Pupils benefit highly from the trust's 'diploma programme'. This offers pupils a variety of learning activities from first aid to cooking a healthy meal. They are supported in forming a world view and in engaging with the local community. Various clubs are on offer to pupils from Reception Year onwards. Newspaper club and computing are current favourites. The school actively seeks and supports pupils' talents which boosts their confidence and provides a sense of accomplishment.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
456 pupils on roll, with places for 450
Schools near Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooks Nest Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
| Newton Hill Community School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Wrenthorpe Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 87% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachael Skirrow
- Phone
- 01924907430
- Address
- Ledger Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2PH
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 139108
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.