Robin Hood Primary School is a primary school in Wakefield, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Robin Hood Primary School currently has around 447 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.7% boys and 50.3% girls. Around 10.6% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Leeds Road, Wakefield, WF3 3BG |
| Website: | www.robinhood.leeds.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01132823444 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leeds |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sara Harris |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 107831 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/01/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 447 |
| Number of Boys: | 222 |
| Number of Girls: | 225 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.40% | 373 |
| Other White | 3.60% | 16 |
| Chinese | 2.00% | 9 |
| Indian | 2.00% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 8 |
| African | 1.30% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.40% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Primary School Leeds Road , Robin Hood WF3 3BG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Primary School New Road , Carlton WF3 3RE | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary School Dolphin Lane , Thorpe WF3 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapgate Primary School Cranmore Drive , LS10 4AW | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharp Lane Primary School Sharp Lane , Middleton LS10 4QE | 3out of 4 | 1,965 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 | 2,991 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodillian School Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | - not rated | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC School Sharp Lane , LS10 4QE | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy Ring Road , Middleton LS10 4AX | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapgate Middle School Cranmore Drive , LS10 4AW | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Isle Middle School Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 3,195 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Blenkinsop Middle School Sissons Terrace , Middleton LS10 4LQ | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield School Broom Place , LS10 3JP | - not rated | 2,563 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Broomfield South SILC Broom Place , LS10 3JP | 3out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Leeds Academy Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Independent School Middleton Road , Leeds LS10 3JA | - not rated | 3,210 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.