Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane
URN: 145941 • Pontefract WF7 7JH
Overview
- Name
- Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane
- URN
- 145941
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Pattison (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01977613304
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bell Lane, Pontefract WF7 7JH
Summary
Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane is a mixed primary academy located in the village of Ackworth, Pontefract, within the Wakefield metropolitan borough. Established as an academy converter, it joined the Outwood Grange Academies Trust in 2018. The academy is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, prioritising the educational needs of its 315 pupils, with a focus on raising standards and fostering a positive learning culture.
The curriculum at Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane adheres to the UK primary national curriculum while also offering additional enrichment opportunities. The school aims to deliver a broad and balanced educational experience, encouraging a positive attitude towards learning and high standards of achievement. Parents can engage with their child's learning through resources available on the school's Google Classroom and by accessing the primary learning library.
The academy places significant emphasis on community involvement and mental wellbeing, ensuring that children are at the heart of all initiatives. For more information on admissions, policies, and other resources, parents can visit the academy's website or contact the school directly.
The curriculum at Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane adheres to the UK primary national curriculum while also offering additional enrichment opportunities. The school aims to deliver a broad and balanced educational experience, encouraging a positive attitude towards learning and high standards of achievement. Parents can engage with their child's learning through resources available on the school's Google Classroom and by accessing the primary learning library.
The academy places significant emphasis on community involvement and mental wellbeing, ensuring that children are at the heart of all initiatives. For more information on admissions, policies, and other resources, parents can visit the academy's website or contact the school directly.
Useful links
- Remote Learning Audit (download)
- Vacancies (other)
- Train to Teach (other)
- Parent & Carer Portal (other)
- Academy Virtual Tour (other)
- Family and Community Support (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 315
- Boys
- 168
- Girls
- 147
- FSM %
- 10.40
- Open date
- 2018-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 315 | 168 | 147 | 315 | 10.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 320 | 167 | 153 | 315 | 11.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 319 | 165 | 154 | 315 | 9.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 319 | 165 | 154 | 315 | 9.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 345 | 174 | 171 | 270 | 7.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 319 | 158 | 161 | 270 | 5.90 |
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