Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary School
URN: 130968 • Pontefract WF9 4BQ
Overview
- Name
- Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary School
- URN
- 130968
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 71.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- S A Henshall (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary, Grove Terrace, Pontefract WF9 4BQ
Summary
Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary School, located in Pontefract, Wakefield, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 241 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by the motto, "If it is to be, it is up to me." Under the leadership of Executive Headteacher Mrs. S Henshall, the dedicated staff strive to provide a high-quality education that empowers students to excel academically and develop as responsible young adults.
The curriculum at Grove Lea Primary is designed to ensure that children "know more and remember more," encompassing all aspects of learning while also focusing on personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for their future educational journeys, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge.
As part of the Inspire Partnership Multi-Academy Trust, Grove Lea Primary collaborates with other schools to enhance educational outcomes for all students. The school actively engages with families and the wider community, encouraging parents to stay informed through newsletters and social media updates.
The curriculum at Grove Lea Primary is designed to ensure that children "know more and remember more," encompassing all aspects of learning while also focusing on personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for their future educational journeys, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge.
As part of the Inspire Partnership Multi-Academy Trust, Grove Lea Primary collaborates with other schools to enhance educational outcomes for all students. The school actively engages with families and the wider community, encouraging parents to stay informed through newsletters and social media updates.
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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
- 210
- Pupils
- 241
- Boys
- 111
- Girls
- 130
- FSM %
- 15.90
- Open date
- 1996-09-01
- Close date
- 2021-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-09-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 241 | 111 | 130 | 210 | 15.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 241 | 111 | 130 | 210 | 15.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 241 | 111 | 130 | 210 | 15.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 241 | 111 | 130 | 210 | 15.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 241 | 111 | 130 | 210 | 15.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 254 | 127 | 127 | 210 | 12.30 |
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