Horbury Primary Academy

About Horbury Primary Academy

Horbury Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wakefield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 445 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Horbury Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher James Tucker, it falls under Wakefield local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4905th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 97 in Wakefield.

Horbury Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 99 applications for 39 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Horbury Primary Academy include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Dance, Athletics, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Science Club, Chess and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Wakefield, Horbury Primary Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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