Hendal Primary School
URN: 108218 • Wakefield WF2 7QW
Overview
- Name
- Hendal Primary School
- URN
- 108218
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kelly Ashton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924259465
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hendal Lane, Wakefield WF2 7QW
Summary
Hendal Primary School, located in Wakefield, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 416 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school prides itself on being a nurturing and inclusive environment where children, families, and staff feel a sense of belonging. The ethos is built around the values of 'belong', 'aspire', and 'achieve', emphasizing the importance of individual uniqueness and the belief that all children can achieve their potential.
The curriculum at Hendal Primary is designed to be holistic and experiential, promoting lifelong learning through engaging and practical lessons. It aims to build on children’s prior knowledge while fostering resilience, creativity, and independence. The school actively encourages parental involvement and maintains strong links with the local community, ensuring that children are prepared for the responsibilities and opportunities of adult life.
Hendal Primary School is committed to creating a supportive atmosphere where excellent relationships between staff and pupils contribute to a safe and productive learning environment. The school emphasizes the importance of good behaviour, respect, and leadership, helping pupils develop into responsible citizens who positively contribute to society.
The curriculum at Hendal Primary is designed to be holistic and experiential, promoting lifelong learning through engaging and practical lessons. It aims to build on children’s prior knowledge while fostering resilience, creativity, and independence. The school actively encourages parental involvement and maintains strong links with the local community, ensuring that children are prepared for the responsibilities and opportunities of adult life.
Hendal Primary School is committed to creating a supportive atmosphere where excellent relationships between staff and pupils contribute to a safe and productive learning environment. The school emphasizes the importance of good behaviour, respect, and leadership, helping pupils develop into responsible citizens who positively contribute to society.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Welcome (calendar)
- Read more (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Belong, Aspire, Achieve (calendar)
- School Newsletter (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 416
- Boys
- 207
- Girls
- 209
- FSM %
- 34.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 416 | 207 | 209 | 420 | 34.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 420 | 214 | 206 | 420 | 38.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 411 | 212 | 199 | 420 | 37.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 411 | 212 | 199 | 423 | 37.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 407 | 215 | 192 | 423 | 31.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 397 | 218 | 179 | 423 | 29.40 |
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