Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate Catchment Area
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is a academy converter primary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 457 pupils, and a capacity of 452 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
457
Pupils
452
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wakefield. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wakefield catchment area documents →Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate — School Information
- Full address
- Canal Lane, Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield, WF3 3HU
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 6.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140085
Other Primary Schools in Wakefield
If Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.
Grange Moor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF4 4EW
Flockton CofE (C) First School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF4 4DH
Carlton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3RE
Robin Hood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3BG
Thorpe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3DG
Crofton Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WF4 1HJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate
Is Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate currently has 457 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 452 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate? ▾
Admission to Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is managed by Wakefield. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate cover? ▾
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is a primary school in Wakefield, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate? ▾
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.