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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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