Wakefield Lawefield Primary School

URN: 131734 • Wakefield WF2 8ST

Overview

Name
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
URN
131734
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Christine Tomlinson (Acting Headteacher) (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01924291973
Website
Visit
Address
Lawefield Lane, Wakefield WF2 8ST

Summary

Wakefield Lawefield Primary School is a community school located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 451 pupils, with a capacity of 472. The school is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment where children can learn, grow, and succeed. The ethos of the school emphasizes kindness, respect, and responsibility, fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages independent learning.

The curriculum at Lawefield Primary is designed to be relevant to the needs of its pupils, with a strong focus on knowledge and vocabulary development. Learning is carefully sequenced to build upon prior knowledge, ensuring that students can retain and apply what they learn throughout their educational journey. The school has received positive feedback from Ofsted, particularly regarding the outstanding behaviour and attitudes of its pupils.

Lawefield Primary serves a diverse community, valuing and celebrating the differences among its students. The dedicated staff, including a committed senior leadership team, work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for every child, reinforcing the school's holistic approach to education. For more information, visit their website at www.lawefield.wakefield.sch.uk.

Key details

LA
Wakefield
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
472
Pupils
451
Boys
240
Girls
211
FSM %
30.70
Open date
1998-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-03-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 451 240 211 472 30.70
2024-09-11 453 238 215 472 31.60
2023-09-11 440 232 208 472 33.20
2022-09-11 440 232 208 472 33.20
2021-09-11 412 202 210 472 28.60
2020-09-11 376 181 195 376 22.50

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