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Horbury Primary Academy

Goodgraded 13/12/2022Ages 3–11445 pupilsDoes not apply
Wakefield, WF4 5DW
Wakefield

Horbury Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wakefield. The school has around 445 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/12/2022, Horbury Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Wakefield can view Horbury Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Wakefield (WF4 5DW), Horbury Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 13/12/2022

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence14.6%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals16.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language7.4%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-31%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in WakefieldSee the full area report for WF4 5DW