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Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane

Wakefield, WF1 2PHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
62 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3413 of 13,686 nationally

About Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane

Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane is a mixed, state primary school in Wakefield for children aged 3 to 11, and it is currently running very close to capacity with 458 pupils against a published capacity of 450. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.2%, which is below the national average and suggests a relatively affluent intake compared with many schools in the local authority. Demand for places is exceptionally high: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 191 applications for just 59 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.24. Of those applications, 62 were first-preference choices, and 52 of those families were offered a place. This level of competition signals a school that is firmly established as a first-choice destination for local families, and the fact that it is oversubscribed by more than three to one underlines its reputation in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLedger Lane, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF1 2PH
HeadteacherRachael Skirrow
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils458
Free School Meals (FSM)13.2%
School Capacity458 / 450 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (25 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundSports HallMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsLibraryGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsNetballTennisAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubArt ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: ledgerlane.outwood.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.