Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths72%

72%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths18%

18%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

456 pupils on roll, with places for 450

Eligible for free school meals11%

11%, 15.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language17.3%

17.3%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.7%

12.7%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.5%

1.5%, 4.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Rooks Nest Academy0.3 milesOfsted: Good85% met the expected standard
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding90% met the expected standard
Newton Hill Community School0.8 milesOfsted: Good84% met the expected standard
Wrenthorpe Academy0.9 milesOfsted: Good59% met the expected standard
Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1 mileReport card: Expected standard to strong standard87% 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
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.