Blackgates Primary School is a primary school in Wakefield, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Blackgates Primary School currently has around 429 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.2% boys and 47.8% girls. Around 22.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Smithy Lane, Wakefield, WF3 1QQ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leeds |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Julie Coulson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134406 |
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 445 |
| Number of Pupils: | 429 |
| Number of Boys: | 224 |
| Number of Girls: | 205 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackgates Primary School Smithy Lane , Tingley WF3 1QQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackgates Primary School Smithy Lane , Tingley WF3 1QQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackgates Primary Academy Smithy Lane , Tingley WF3 1QQ | - not rated | 143 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackgates Infant School Bradford Road , Tingley WF3 1QS | - not rated | 288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westerton Primary School Hesketh Lane , Tingley WF3 1AR | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton First School Middleton Park Avenue , LS10 4HU | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodkirk Academy Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodkirk High Specialist Science School Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Blenkinsop Middle School Sissons Terrace , Middleton LS10 4LQ | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 2,933 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Croft School Westerton Road , Tingley WF3 1NR | - not rated | 781 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Queenswood School Queen Street , Morley LS27 9EB | - not rated | 3,046 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.