Wakefield Lawefield Primary School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11451 pupils

Lawefield Lane, WF2 8STWebsite01924291973

Good451 pupilsAges 3–11

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

451 / 472 (96%)

Head Teacher

Miss Joanne Beetham

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jun 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 50%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

5.7%

Absence rate

Avg 7.1%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.7%vs 7.1% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence13.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.2%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support16.9%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty55 pupils (59%)

Speech, Language & Communication21 pupils (23%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder8 pupils (9%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health6 pupils (6%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (2%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)17

Teaching assistants (FTE)18

Support staff (FTE)27

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils451

Free school meals27.7%

English as additional language60.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

Pakistani34.1%

Black African19.1%

Other15.7%

White British14.4%

White Other11.3%

Asian Other5.1%

Indian0.2%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 2Most deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingWESTGATE WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCHGrade II Listed

Spending Per Pupil

£5,964

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,436 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,497

Support staff£1,270

Premises£343

Energy£199

Learning resources£304

Income per pupil£5,530

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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