Hammer Lane Academy — School in Wakefield

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Hammer Lane Academy

Wakefield, WF4 1DH

— Pupils

30 Capacity

4–7 Age Range

— FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About Hammer Lane Academy

Hammer Lane Academy is an Special schools for pupils aged 4–7 based in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

School capacity: 30. Current headteacher: Laura Thresh.

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 Wakefield or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Other independent special school
Type Group	Special schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Wakefield
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Wakefield
Parliamentary Constituency	Normanton and Hemsworth
Ward	Featherstone
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Inspectorate	Ofsted
Opened	11-02-2026
URN	152331
Data Last Updated	11-02-2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Hammer Lane Academy?

Hammer Lane Academy is a Other independent special school (group: Special schools) in Wakefield, Wakefield.

What is the age range at Hammer Lane Academy?

Hammer Lane Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 7.

Who is the headteacher at Hammer Lane Academy?

The Headteacher at Hammer Lane Academy is Laura Thresh.

Where is Hammer Lane Academy located?

Hammer Lane Academy is at Hammer Lane, Sharlston, Wakefield, WF4 1DH, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Is Hammer Lane Academy currently open?

Hammer Lane Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Laura Thresh

Hammer Lane, Sharlston, Wakefield, WF4 1DH

01924967619

hammerlaneacademy.org/contact-us/

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 152331

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026