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Schools in WF3 – Outwood & Stanley

West Yorkshire. Compare primary and secondary schools, filter by distance, and see area stats. Distances are in miles from the centre of the postcode district.

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Area overview

Area ratingGood
Population
31,200
Population change (5 years)
+1.8%
Households
13,400
Aged under 18
19.8%
Aged 65+
21.1%
Deprivation
Decile 5 – About average
Crimes (last 12 months)
1,920
Crimes per 1,000 people
61.5Below national average
Average house price
Β£198,000 (+2.4% last year)
Ethnicity
White 88%, Asian 6%, Mixed 3%, Other 3%

Data & accuracy: Period: 2023–24. ONS, Land Registry, Ofsted, police.uk. Postcode-district level; figures are indicative.

What do these statistics mean?

Free school meals (FSM)
Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals. Often used as an indicator of disadvantage.
SEN
Percentage of pupils with special educational needs (SEN) support or an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan.
EAL
Percentage of pupils with English as an additional language (first language is not English).
Attendance
Percentage of possible sessions attended. Higher is better.
Attainment
Primary: % of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2. Secondary: Progress 8 score (above 0 means above average).
Walking distance
Schools within 1.5 miles of the area centre, roughly a 25–30 minute walk.
Area rating
A simple 1–5 summary for this postcode district based on crime levels, deprivation (IMD), and the average quality of local schools (Ofsted). It is indicative only and does not replace your own research.
Trust
Academies are run by a trust (e.g. Outwood Grange, Dixons). Shown when the school is an academy so you know who runs it.
Age range
Year groups the school covers (e.g. 4–11 for primary, 11–16 or 11–18 for secondary). 11–18 means the school has a sixth form.
Persistent absence
Percentage of pupils missing 10% or more of their possible sessions. Lower is better. Published by DfE.
Admissions
Whether the school is usually oversubscribed (more applications than places), often has places, or about average. Based on applications vs places in recent years.
Attainment vs local
We compare each school’s attainment (KS2 % or Progress 8) to the average of other schools in this postcode district, so you can see if it is above or below average for the area.
Average house price
Typical sold prices in this postcode district. Source: Land Registry (or similar). Figures are indicative; actual prices vary by street and property type.
Data & accuracy
Area stats are at postcode-district level. School data is from Ofsted and official statistics. Crime and population data are from ONS and police records. Dates and coverage are shown in each area overview.
Deprivation (IMD)
Index of Multiple Deprivation: a Government measure of how deprived an area is (income, employment, health, education, etc.). Decile 1 = among the most deprived 10% of areas in England, Decile 10 = among the least deprived. Decile 5 is about average.
Crime vs national average
We compare this area’s crime rate (per 1,000 people, last 12 months) to the England & Wales average for the same period. β€œBelow” means lower than average, β€œAbove” means higher.
What this school highlights
Bullet points drawn from the school’s own website or prospectus, summarising strengths and focus areas they promote.

Primary schools

  • Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane

    Ledger Lane, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2PH

    TypeAcademy
    TrustOutwood Grange Academies Trust
    Age range4–11
    OfstedGood18 Jan 2023Full report
    0.5 miles from area centre Walking distance

    What this school highlights

    • Outwood family of schools with proven results
    • Mastery curriculum in maths and English
    • Consistent behaviour and high expectations
    • Wrap-around care and breakfast club
    Pupils
    236
    Free school meals
    18%
    SEN
    14.2%
    EAL
    3.8%
    Attendance
    95.6%
    Persistent absence
    5.2%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    72% (above average for this area)
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  • Stanley Grove Primary Academy

    Aberford Road, Stanley, Wakefield WF3 4NT

    TypeAcademy
    TrustStanley Grove Primary Academy Trust
    Age range4–11
    OfstedRequires improvement22 Feb 2024Full report
    0.7 miles from area centre Walking distance

    What this school highlights

    • Rapid improvement journey with strong leadership
    • Focus on oracy and vocabulary development
    • Inclusive SEND provision and pastoral support
    • Growing extra-curricular offer
    Pupils
    280
    Free school meals
    24%
    SEN
    16.8%
    EAL
    8.2%
    Attendance
    93.4%
    Persistent absence
    9.1%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    61% (below average for this area)
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Secondary schools

  • Outwood Academy City Fields

    Catterick Road, Wakefield, Wakefield WF1 5DH

    TypeAcademy
    TrustOutwood Grange Academies Trust
    Age range11–16
    OfstedGood12 Jun 2023Full report
    1.4 miles from area centre Walking distance

    What this school highlights

    • Part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust with strong outcomes
    • Wide curriculum and sixth form offer
    • Pastoral and careers support
    • Good transport links from Outwood and Stanley
    Pupils
    1250
    Free school meals
    28%
    SEN
    15.2%
    EAL
    6.4%
    Attendance
    94.2%
    Persistent absence
    8.4%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    +0.35 (about average for this area)
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  • Outwood Academy Freeston

    Favell Avenue, Normanton, Wakefield WF6 1HZ

    TypeAcademy
    TrustOutwood Grange Academies Trust
    Age range11–16
    OfstedGood15 Mar 2023Full report
    2.1 miles from area centre

    What this school highlights

    • Part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust
    • Strong progress and behaviour systems
    • Serves Normanton and surrounding areas including Outwood and Stanley
    • Wide curriculum and enrichment
    Pupils
    1050
    Free school meals
    26%
    SEN
    14.8%
    EAL
    5.1%
    Attendance
    94.5%
    Persistent absence
    6.9%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    +0.28 (about average for this area)
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