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
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.
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.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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