Brandy Carr Road, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 0RS
10 simple reasons to choose Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
State primary school (sponsor-led academy) and nursery in Kirkhamgate, Wakefield.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Wakefield and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
On average, 23.5 pupils per class and 20.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 31% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
Find another school near Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
Independent Prep Schools
Silcoates School, Junior School (1.3 miles); Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School (2.3 miles); Wakefield Girls' High School, Junior School (2.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Thorpe Primary School (3.4 miles); Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery School (4 miles); St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley (4.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Silcoates School (1.3 miles); Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (2.4 miles); Wakefield Girls' High School (2.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Outwood Grange Academy (2.7 miles); Wakefield City Academy (3.6 miles); Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College (3.7 miles).