Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate — Primary School in Wakefield

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Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate

Wakefield, WF2 0RS

230 Pupils

238 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

9.90% FSM %

104 Boys

126 Girls

About Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate

Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is a mixed-gender Academies located in Wakefield, Wakefield, 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 230 pupils on roll. School capacity: 238. Current headteacher: Matthew Vickers.

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 sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Wakefield
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Wakefield
Parliamentary Constituency	Wakefield and Rothwell
Ward	Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: 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	OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-03-2013
UKPRN	10039901
URN	139080
Data Last Updated	30-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Lee Harper	Chair of Local Governing Body	31/03/2023	30/03/2025	Elected by parents
Mr Lee Harper	Chair of Local Governing Body	11/03/2025	10/03/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Crawford	Local Governor	16/09/2025	15/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Gemma Howe	Local Governor	01/11/2024	31/10/2026	Elected by school staff
Ms Lorraine Leonard	Local Governor	01/10/2024	30/09/2026	Elected by school staff
Mrs Raquel Vazquez	Local Governor	31/03/2023	30/03/2025	Elected by parents
Mr Matthew Vickers	Local Governor	23/03/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Samantha Wilkinson	Local Governor	12/12/2025	11/12/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sonia Wilson	Local Governor	24/11/2022	23/11/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Jerry Clay Academy

1.37 km • Wakefield

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Hall Cliffe Primary School

1.48 km • Wakefield

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Silcoates School

1.5 km • West Yorkshire

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Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs

1.65 km • Wakefield

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Pinderfields Hospital PRU

1.91 km • Wakefield

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Wrenthorpe Academy

1.93 km • Wakefield

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate?

Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Wakefield, Wakefield.

How many pupils does Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate have?

Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate has 230 pupils, with a capacity of 238.

What is the age range at Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate?

Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Who is the headteacher at Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate?

The Principal at Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is Mr Matthew Vickers.

Where is Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate located?

Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is at Brandy Carr Road, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, WF2 0RS, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate currently open?

Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is currently open.

Contact

Principal

Mr Matthew Vickers

Brandy Carr Road, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, WF2 0RS

01924907436

www.kirkhamgate.outwood.com/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 139080

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026