Grove Lea Primary School

Grove Lea Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Grove Lea Primary School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Grove Lea Primary School's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Grove Lea Primary School?

Grove Lea Primary School has 244 pupils on roll.

What ages does Grove Lea Primary School take?

Grove Lea Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Grove Lea Primary School located?

Grove Lea Primary School is located in Pontefract, WF9 4BQ, Wakefield.

How do I apply to Grove Lea Primary School?

Grove Lea Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

What is the largest ethnic background at Grove Lea Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91.8% of pupils at Grove Lea Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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