Westerton Primary Academy
Hesketh Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1AROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Westerton Primary Academy is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 25th of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 October 2023, report published 6 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 October 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to this school. They consider it to be a welcoming and friendly place. The school has high expectations of pupils. Pupils are highly motivated to work hard and do their best. Most pupils have high levels of attendance. The school has effective procedures in place to support pupils to attend regularly. This helps pupils to benefit from all that the school offers. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They are polite and friendly. Adults and pupils demonstrate strong relationships across the school. The school has recently revised its behaviour policy. The introduction of the '6C's': courtesy, consideration, commitment, consistency, cooperation and citizenship, make clear to pupils what is expected of them. Pupils use these values well to guide their conduct around school. Pupils who struggle to regulate their behaviour are supported well by kind adults. Pupils with leadership roles, such as play leaders and school councillors, are strong role models to their peers. The school has successfully prioritised the pastoral support of pupils. Pupils know that the mental health and well-being team are available to help them if they have a problem or concern. Pupils feel safe and happy in school.
What the school should improve
- In some parts of the curriculum, the school has not broken down sufficiently the essential pieces of knowledge that pupils need to know. It is difficult for pupils to articulate connections to concepts across the curriculum and for teachers to check that pupils have learned what is intended. The school should further refine the curriculum so that teachers clearly understand the small pieces of knowledge that pupils need to know.
- Some parents do not consider the school's communication strategies to be effective. Parents do not feel appropriately informed about what is happening in school and how to support their child's learning. The school should work with parents to improve its communication strategies.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
92 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
664 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Westerton Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Top Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Blackgates Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Lydgate Junior and Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
| Queenswood School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Fountain Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEODIS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr David Livie
- Phone
- 01132533504
- Address
- Hesketh Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1AR
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 142452
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.