Open State Primary Mixed

Hendal Primary School

Hendal Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7QW
416 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
34.20% FSM %
207 Boys
209 Girls
About Hendal Primary School

Located in Wakefield (WF2 7QW), Hendal Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Wakefield.

It has 416 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Kelly Ashton.

Data for Hendal Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Wakefield
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Wakefield
Parliamentary Constituency Ossett and Denby Dale
Ward Wakefield 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
UKPRN 10072229
URN 108218
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Anna Spiers Chair of Governors 01/09/2020 18/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kelly Ashton Governor 13/01/2017 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Daniel Benson Governor 24/11/2022 23/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Kerry Mabbleyh Governor 11/11/2025 10/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sukhvir Mehat Governor 18/05/2023 31/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Sedgwick Governor 14/03/2024 13/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Staggs Governor 30/03/2023 29/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Natalie Stocks Governor 19/09/2024 18/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ranjana Yadav Governor 23/09/2022 22/09/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Frequently Asked Questions
Hendal Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Wakefield, Wakefield.
Hendal Primary School has 416 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Hendal Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Hendal Primary School is Mrs Kelly Ashton.
Hendal Primary School is at Hendal Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7QW, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Hendal Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Hendal Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Kelly Ashton
Hendal Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7QW
Location
Quick Summary
URN 108218
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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