Hill Top Primary Academy
URN: 142427 • Wakefield WF3 1HD
Overview
- Name
- Hill Top Primary Academy
- URN
- 142427
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LEODIS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Lancaster (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01133074750
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Batley Road, Wakefield WF3 1HD
Summary
Hill Top Primary Academy is a one-form entry primary school located in West Ardsley, Wakefield, and is part of the Leodis Academies Trust. The school serves a mixed-gender population of 232 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. With a commitment to inclusivity, Hill Top prioritises the development of care, character, confidence, creativity, and challenge in its students.
The school aims to foster a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. Staff members work collaboratively with parents to ensure that each child develops a sense of pride and respect, preparing them to become well-rounded citizens. The curriculum encourages intellectual curiosity and the acquisition of new skills, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, including visits to local woods and participation in Forest School activities.
Hill Top Primary Academy values its close-knit community and welcomes prospective families to visit the school. The principal, Joanne Lancaster, encourages parents to explore the school's offerings through the prospectus or by scheduling a visit to experience the welcoming atmosphere firsthand.
The school aims to foster a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. Staff members work collaboratively with parents to ensure that each child develops a sense of pride and respect, preparing them to become well-rounded citizens. The curriculum encourages intellectual curiosity and the acquisition of new skills, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, including visits to local woods and participation in Forest School activities.
Hill Top Primary Academy values its close-knit community and welcomes prospective families to visit the school. The principal, Joanne Lancaster, encourages parents to explore the school's offerings through the prospectus or by scheduling a visit to experience the welcoming atmosphere firsthand.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Leeds
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LEODIS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 232
- Boys
- 123
- Girls
- 109
- FSM %
- 11.20
- Open date
- 2016-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 232 | 123 | 109 | 210 | 11.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 240 | 127 | 113 | 210 | 12.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 234 | 127 | 107 | 210 | 9.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 234 | 127 | 107 | 210 | 9.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 241 | 134 | 107 | 210 | 7.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 256 | 145 | 111 | 210 | 5.20 |
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