Open Other Primary Mixed

Westerton Primary Academy

Hesketh Lane, Wakefield, WF3 1AR
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Westerton Primary Academy
Wakefield, WF3 1AR
688 Pupils
630 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
12.20% FSM %
361 Boys
327 Girls
About Westerton Primary Academy

Westerton Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Wakefield, Leeds, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 688 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: David Livie.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
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 Morley South
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 01-03-2016
UKPRN 10054666
URN 142452
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Angela Rhodes Chair of Local Governing Body 01/08/2023 29/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gareth Chadburn Local Governor 27/01/2025 27/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Thomas Leadley Local Governor 01/06/2014 29/02/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr David Livie Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Stephanie McGuire Local Governor 27/01/2025 27/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Park Local Governor 01/09/2017 07/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jo Richardson Local Governor 07/07/2021 07/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susan Rook Local Governor 01/08/2023 02/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jez Whawell Local Governor 28/04/2014 31/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Westerton Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Wakefield, Leeds.
Westerton Primary Academy has 688 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
Westerton Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Westerton Primary Academy is Mr David Livie.
Westerton Primary Academy is at Hesketh Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1AR, in the Leeds local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Westerton Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Westerton Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr David Livie
Hesketh Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1AR
01132533504
www.westerton.leeds.sch.uk/
Location
WF3 1AR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142452
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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