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Wakefield Lawefield Primary School

Wakefield, WF2 8STPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#6,495
of 13,686 nationally

About Wakefield Lawefield Primary School

Wakefield Lawefield Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 90 applications for just 45 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2:1. Of those applications, 41 were first-preference choices, and all 41 were offered a place, suggesting that while demand is strong, the school is able to accommodate the vast majority of families who put it as their top pick. This level of interest is a solid signal of parent satisfaction, though it is worth noting that the school does not publish a formal parent-view survey percentage. The school is a state-funded, mixed primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. It is non-religious and sits within the Wakefield local authority. With 451 pupils on roll against a capacity of 472, it is operating very close to full, which further underscores its standing in the community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLawefield Lane, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF2 8ST
HeadteacherJoanne Beetham
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils451
Free School Meals (FSM)30.7%
School Capacity451 / 472 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Latest monitoring visit (26 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumArt StudiosICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningEco ClubCodingDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: lawefield.wakefield.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Wakefield Lawefield Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.