Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lawefield Lane Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 8ST |
| Phone | 01924291973 |
| Reference Number | 131734 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 453 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.54%
Girls: 47.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 60% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 25 | 59 |
| 2 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| 3 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 4 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 5 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 6 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 34.2% |
| African | 17% |
| White, British | 16.1% |
| White, Other | 12.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-09-10 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-25 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-03-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2018-03-06 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-05-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-06-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-01-28 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-09-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-11-09 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2005-05-16 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 13 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 12 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 6 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 18 | 2 |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School
Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DG |
0.65 miles |
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Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Flanshaw Road, Flanshaw, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0AS |
0.73 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Academy
Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9JA |
0.75 miles |
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Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
Field Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7RU |
0.77 miles |
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The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School
The Mount, Thornes Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8QW |
0.8 miles |
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Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Belgravia Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3JP |
0.83 miles |
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9DD |
0.87 miles |
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Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Charles Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4PE |
0.93 miles |
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Back Duke of York Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3PF |
0.98 miles |
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Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
Eastmoor Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3SQ |
1.07 miles |
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Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill
Greenhill Road, Eastmoor, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4LU |
1.07 miles |
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Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
Broadway, Wakefield, WF2 8AA |
1.2 miles |
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Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
St Paul's Drive, Alverthorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0BT |
1.26 miles |
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Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill
Irwin Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4QY |
1.32 miles |
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The Castle Nursery School
255A Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF1 5NU |
1.36 miles |
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Sandal Magna Community Academy
Belle Vue Road, Agbrigg, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5NF |
1.41 miles |
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Newton Hill Community School
Leeds Road, Newton Hill, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2HR |
1.45 miles |
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Hall Cliffe Primary School
7 Wrenthorpe Lane, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0QB |
1.53 miles |
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Wrenthorpe Academy
Imperial Avenue, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0LW |
1.63 miles |
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Jerry Clay Academy
Jerry Clay Lane, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0NP |
1.66 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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CAPA College
Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN |
0.37 miles |
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Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH |
0.57 miles |
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Wakefield Girls' High School
Wentworth Street, Wakefield, WF1 2QS |
0.62 miles |
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Trinity Academy Cathedral
Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QF |
0.67 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
154 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3QX |
0.76 miles |
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Ivy Lane School
Ivy Lane School, Ivy Lane, Wakefield, WF1 4AZ |
1.35 miles |
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Silcoates School
Silcoates Lane, West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD |
1.39 miles |
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Meadowcroft School
24 Bar Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4AD |
1.52 miles |
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Outwood Academy City Fields
Warmfield View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4SF |
1.54 miles |
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St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6EQ |
1.65 miles |
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Horbury Academy
Wakefield Road, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5HE |
1.95 miles |
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Outwood Grange Academy
Potovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2PF |
2.04 miles |
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Hall Cliffe School
Dovecote Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 6BB |
2.24 miles |
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Kettlethorpe High School
Kettlethorpe Hall Drive, Standbridge Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7EL |
2.26 miles |
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The Grange School
Castleford Three Lanes, Methley Rd, Castleford, WF10 1PN |
2.61 miles |
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG |
2.84 miles |
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Highfield School
Gawthorpe Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9BS |
3.24 miles |
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Rodillian Academy
Longthorpe Lane, Lofthouse, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3PS |
3.61 miles |
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Crofton Academy
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF |
3.63 miles |
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Outwood Academy Freeston
Favell Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1HZ |
4.15 miles |