# Blackgates Primary Academy — Wakefield, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** null

## Contact

- **Address:** Smithy Lane, Tingley, Wakefield
- **Phone:** 0113 8878155
- **Website:** https://www.blackgates.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/wakefield/blackgates-primary-academy-20024

## About

Blackgates is a good school, but more importantly this school is a happy one where pupils learn to appreciate success. We promote kindness and caring above all else. If children are in a happy, safe environment with access to high quality teaching, presented in an enjoyable way they will achieve their full potential.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jan 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — A Great School with Some Room for Improvement: My child has been at Blackgates Primary Academy since Reception and we have been generally very happy with the school. The staff are caring and supportive, and the curriculum is engaging and challenging. However, I do feel that the school could improve its communication with parents - it can sometimes feel a bit one-way. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — A School that Truly Cares: I have been really impressed by the sense of community at Blackgates Primary Academy. The school's values of kindness, empathy and respect are clearly evident in the way the staff interact with the children, and my child has thrived in this supportive environment. The playground facilities are also fantastic, with plenty of space for active play. *(Nov 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Happy and Supportive School: I have been blown away by the care and commitment shown by the staff at Blackgates Primary Academy. My child is in Year 3 and has never come home feeling unhappy or anxious, which is a testament to the school's values and approach. The facilities are also excellent, with a lovely library and playground. *(Sep 2022)*

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