Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill

About Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill

Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill is a primary academy based in the cathedral city of Wakefield. We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child.

Key Facts

Head/Principal Luke McNamara

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

20.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

57.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Sophie T

Parent Feb 1, 2023

4.0

"Friendly and supportive atmosphere"

We recently moved to the area and I was a bit nervous about moving schools, but Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill has been a great transition for my child. The staff are all so friendly and supportive, and the atmosphere in the school is really positive and welcoming. My child loves the variety of subjects and activities they get to do, and I appreciate how they cater to different learning styles.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily B

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic Academy!"

My child has been at Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill for 2 years now and I couldn't be more happy with the progress they've made. The staff are always so supportive and the facilities are top-notch. They really do put children first and it shows in everything they do. I highly recommend this academy to anyone looking for a great education for their kids.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Graham W

Parent Jun 1, 2021

4.0

"Outstanding facilities and staff"

My child attended Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill for 3 years and we were really impressed with the facilities and the staff. The enrichment activities were a great bonus and really helped to develop my child's interests and skills. I only deducted a star because the school could do with more resources for SEND children, but overall it's an excellent academy.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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