Open Other Primary Mixed

Wrenthorpe Academy

Imperial Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 0LW
Part of: WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Wrenthorpe Academy
Wakefield, WF2 0LW
311 Pupils
314 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
9.30% FSM %
153 Boys
158 Girls
About Wrenthorpe Academy

Wrenthorpe Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 311 pupils on roll. School capacity: 314. Current headteacher: Lauren Penny.

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 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 Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
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 No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-04-2017
UKPRN 10063485
URN 144237
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Kate Stokes Chair of Local Governing Body 26/01/2014 06/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Kelly Ashton Local Governor 22/03/2024 22/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sean Cable Local Governor 02/03/2023 02/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Natasha de Vere Local Governor 07/07/2022 16/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Aimee Martin Local Governor 05/11/2023 05/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Michaela Myer Local Governor 02/03/2023 02/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lauren Penny Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Tara Savidge Local Governor 14/03/2024 14/03/2028 Elected by parents
Lauren Williams Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wrenthorpe Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Wakefield, Wakefield.
Wrenthorpe Academy has 311 pupils, with a capacity of 314.
Wrenthorpe Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Wrenthorpe Academy is Mrs Lauren Penny.
Wrenthorpe Academy is at Imperial Avenue, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0LW, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Wrenthorpe Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Wrenthorpe Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lauren Penny
Imperial Avenue, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0LW
01924967618
www.wrenthorpeacademy.org
Location
WF2 0LW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144237
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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