Robin Hood Primary School
Leeds Road, Robin Hood, Wakefield, WF3 3BGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Robin Hood Primary School is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 20th of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 January 2018, report published 2 February 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 May 2023
This extremely popular school is heavily oversubscribed. This is because the school has a strong reputation. It is held in high regard by parents and carers and the local community. Pupils behave well at Robin Hood. Bullying happens very rarely. Pupils work together to find solutions when problems arise. They successfully reduced the number of arguments about football that used to happen at breaktimes. Pupils chose teams that they thought were well balanced and then stuck with them. Pupils play football at breaktimes much more happily now that the teams are matched fairly. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum. This ambition is not fully realised for the most able pupils, who are not challenged enough. Leaders recognise this as a key priority for improvement. The curriculum for pupils' wider development is a real strength. Pupils are very excited about the new 'cultural passport programme' that started recently. They enjoyed helping to design the different experiences that pupils could look forward to in each year group. Some of these link to the first curriculum driver, 'citizenship and community'. Pupils' experiences of linking with care homes is helping to develop their respect for older people.
What the school should improve
- The implementation of the curriculum, including for early reading and mathematics, does not always show greater ambition for the most able pupils. Some pupils grasp concepts more rapidly than others. However, evidence of deeper learning tasks for these pupils is limited. This sometimes holds the most able pupils back. Leaders should ensure that there is sufficient challenge for the most able pupils in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
420 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Robin Hood Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Thorpe Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Clapgate Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Sharp Lane Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Rothwell Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sara Harris
- Phone
- 01132823444
- Address
- Leeds Road, Robin Hood, Wakefield, WF3 3BG
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 107831
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.