Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate — Primary School in Wakefield

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Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate

Wakefield, WF3 3HU

457 Pupils

452 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

6.80% FSM %

217 Boys

240 Girls

About Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is a Primary Academies serving Wakefield and the surrounding area in Wakefield with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 457 pupils on roll. School capacity: 452. Current headteacher: Emma Cadman.

Information on Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
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	Stanley and Outwood East
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	OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-09-2013
UKPRN	10043580
URN	140085
Data Last Updated	02-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Roberta Agyei-Agypong	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2025	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kerry Burnell	Local Governor	01/04/2021	31/03/2026	Elected by school staff
Emma Cadman	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2030	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Samantha Clamp	Local Governor	01/11/2023	30/10/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Samantha Jackson	Local Governor	15/10/2023	14/10/2025	Elected by parents
Rebecca Johnson	Local Governor	15/10/2023	14/10/2025	Elected by parents
Mr Nicholas Meachin	Local Governor	16/02/2022	16/02/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Morris	Local Governor	20/03/2024	19/03/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Rooks Nest Academy

0.95 km • Wakefield

Other

Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

1.03 km • Wakefield

Other

Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane

1.18 km • Wakefield

Other

Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy

1.56 km • Wakefield

Other

Rodillian Academy

1.68 km • Wakefield

Other

Outwood Grange Academy

1.72 km • Wakefield

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate?

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Wakefield, Wakefield.

How many pupils does Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate have?

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate has 457 pupils, with a capacity of 452.

What is the age range at Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate?

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Who is the headteacher at Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate?

The Principal at Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is Mrs Emma Cadman.

Where is Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate located?

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is at Canal Lane, Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield, WF3 3HU, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate have a sixth form?

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

Is Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate currently open?

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is currently open.

Contact

Principal

Mrs Emma Cadman

Canal Lane, Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield, WF3 3HU

01924821160

www.lofthousegate.outwood.com/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 140085

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026