# Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate — Wakefield, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Emma Cadman

## Contact

- **Address:** Canal Lane Lofthouse Wakefield WF3 3HU
- **Phone:** 01924 821160
- **Website:** https://www.lofthousegate.outwood.com/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/wakefield/outwood-primary-academy-lofthouse-gate-15106

## About

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is based in the cathedral city of Wakefield and we are proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted. We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Outstanding — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Apr 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent education and facilities: I've been really impressed with the school's facilities, especially the new playground and the library. The teachers are supportive and enthusiastic, and the values of the school align with our own family values. My child is thriving and loves going to school. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful staff and enrichment activities: The staff at Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate are dedicated and caring. My child loves the enrichment activities, such as the pantomime and the sports clubs. The school's approach to learning is engaging and fun, and I feel confident that my child is receiving a great education. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed experience: We had a good experience at Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate, but there were some issues with communication and consistency. The teachers were mostly supportive, but there were a few instances where my child felt frustrated or overwhelmed. Overall, it was an okay experience, but not outstanding. *(Jun 2021)*

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