Grove Lea Primary School, Pontefract
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Grove Lea Primary is a happy, safe place where pupils achieve very well academically and develop into confident, well-rounded citizens. The school excels in teaching early reading through rigorous phonics, and provides excellent support for all learners including those with additional needs. Beyond academics, the school offers rich enrichment opportunities and helps pupils develop genuine care for their community.
Key Strengths
- Phonics teaching is rigorous and well-delivered, with pupils quickly becoming confident and fluent readers
- Support for pupils with special educational needs is exceptional, with careful adjustments ensuring all pupils can access the curriculum
- Exemplary behaviour throughout the school, fostered by clear expectations and consistent application of behaviour principles
- Remarkable early years provision with expertly designed activities tailored to individual children's learning needs
- Outstanding personal development opportunities that build pupils' understanding of British values, diversity and social responsibility
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with robust procedures and staff well-supported to recognise individual needs promptly.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting clubs including cross-country running, brass, woodwind and stringed instrument lessons, school music performances, eco-ambassadors, school ambassadors, school mentors, visits to local care homes, litter picking, breakfast club
Grove Lea Primary School is a vibrant and welcoming school where pupils excel and achieve very well in an inclusive environment with high ambitions. The school has maintained its Outstanding rating across all key areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.
At a Glance
18.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
27 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 83% to 87%. Maths has improved from 83% to 87%. Writing has improved from 73% to 83%.
Class Sizes
25.7
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
9
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
116%
Over capacity
244 pupils
210 capacity
34 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Pontefract
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Pontefract
Admissions Demand - Wakefield
Places available
4,426
Applications
3,755
Got 1st preference
91.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Wakefield (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.91938%
Overall absence
5.94595%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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