Open Other Primary Mixed

Blackgates Primary Academy

Smithy Lane, Wakefield, WF3 1QQ
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Blackgates Primary Academy
Wakefield, WF3 1QQ
246 Pupils
445 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
39.00% FSM %
133 Boys
113 Girls
About Blackgates Primary Academy

Blackgates Primary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 246 pupils on roll. School capacity: 445. Current headteacher: Julie Coulson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Leeds or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Leeds
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Leeds
Parliamentary Constituency Leeds South West and Morley
Ward Ardsley & Robin Hood
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LEODIS ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2018
UKPRN 10068333
URN 146102
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Lisa Rumford Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 11/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joe Barton Local Governor 16/09/2021 31/07/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Julie Coulson Local Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Zoe Davison Local Governor 26/01/2023 26/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Emma Hardy Local Governor 11/05/2024 05/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rose Harrison Local Governor 02/03/2023 02/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Danny Newsome Local Governor 11/11/2025 10/11/2029 Elected by parents
Angela Reid Local Governor 08/07/2024 08/07/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Shauna Tiffany Local Governor 13/12/2024 13/12/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
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Frequently Asked Questions
Blackgates Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Wakefield, Leeds.
Blackgates Primary Academy has 246 pupils, with a capacity of 445.
Blackgates Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Blackgates Primary Academy is Mrs Julie Coulson.
Blackgates Primary Academy is at Smithy Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1QQ, in the Leeds local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Blackgates Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Blackgates Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Julie Coulson
Smithy Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1QQ
01138878155
www.blackgates.org.uk
Location
WF3 1QQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146102
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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