SchoolScoresWesterton Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Hesketh Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1AR
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
165 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Leeds comparisons use the 118 of its 221 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 103 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 91st highest of 118 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 87th highest of 118 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 97th highest of 118 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 47 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 84th highest of 88 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 32% | 55% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 129 parents who had raised a concern Joint 101st highest of 113 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 8% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 81% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 88th highest of 118 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Leeds figures pool parents at the Leeds schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
92 pupils in this year group.
62% — about the same as the Leeds average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leeds. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 72 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 137 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 152nd highest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 40th highest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 210th highest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 137th highest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 25.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 59th lowest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 42nd lowest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 112th highest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 56% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.1 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 6th highest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.6 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 186th highest of 219 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Hill Top Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blackgates Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lydgate Junior and Infant School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queenswood School 1.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Fountain Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morley Newlands Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention
- Seven Hills Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Middleton Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Ardsley Primary Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Westerton Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Westerton Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 October 2023.
How did Westerton Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Westerton Primary Academy?
83% of the 165 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Westerton Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Westerton Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 72 families put Westerton Primary Academy as their first choice for 59 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 58 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142452.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.