Westerton Primary Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

92 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths62%

62%, the same as the England average.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

664 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals12.8%

12.8%, 13.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.5%

9.5%, 12.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.8%

10.8%, 4 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 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
Website: westerton.leeds.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.