Blackgates Primary School
URN: 134406 • Wakefield WF3 1QQ
Overview
- Name
- Blackgates Primary School
- URN
- 134406
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 38.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Coulson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Smithy Lane, Wakefield WF3 1QQ
Summary
Blackgates Primary School is a community school located in Tingley, Wakefield, catering to a mixed-gender population of 429 pupils, with a capacity of 445. The school prioritises creating a happy and safe learning environment, believing that children thrive academically when they feel secure and valued. The ethos of kindness and empathy is central to the school's culture, fostering a supportive community for all students.
The school is committed to providing high-quality education, employing well-trained staff who engage in continuous professional development. Blackgates is inclusive, accommodating a higher-than-average number of pupils with disabilities, ensuring that every child receives the education they deserve. The school has established strict safeguarding measures to ensure the health and safety of all pupils.
Blackgates Primary School promotes good behaviour through a fair rewards system, and staff are dedicated to addressing any issues promptly. The school encourages parental involvement and communication, aiming to build strong partnerships within the community to support children's learning and development.
The school is committed to providing high-quality education, employing well-trained staff who engage in continuous professional development. Blackgates is inclusive, accommodating a higher-than-average number of pupils with disabilities, ensuring that every child receives the education they deserve. The school has established strict safeguarding measures to ensure the health and safety of all pupils.
Blackgates Primary School promotes good behaviour through a fair rewards system, and staff are dedicated to addressing any issues promptly. The school encourages parental involvement and communication, aiming to build strong partnerships within the community to support children's learning and development.
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Key details
- LA
- Leeds
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 445
- Pupils
- 429
- Boys
- 224
- Girls
- 205
- FSM %
- 22.40
- Open date
- 2004-09-01
- Close date
- 2018-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-09-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 429 | 224 | 205 | 445 | 22.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 429 | 224 | 205 | 445 | 22.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 429 | 224 | 205 | 445 | 22.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 429 | 224 | 205 | 445 | 22.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 429 | 224 | 205 | 445 | 22.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 429 | 224 | 205 | 445 | 22.40 |
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