Hammer Lane Academy
Hammer Lane Academy is an independent special school in Wakefield for pupils aged 4 to 7.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hammer Lane Sharlston Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1DH |
| Reference Number | 152331 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jan 2026 – no overall grade published for this inspection |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
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What age range does Hammer Lane Academy cover?
Hammer Lane Academy for pupils aged 4 to 7.
Where is Hammer Lane Academy?
Hammer Lane Academy is at Hammer Lane, Sharlston, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1DH.