Blackgates Primary Academy
Smithy Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1QQ
Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)
PrimaryAcademy sponsor ledMixed
About the school
“At Blackgates we believe all children learn best when feeling happy and safe. It is always our aim to ensure all children enjoy learning. We promote kindness and caring above all else.”
Established school - open since before 2004.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 15 June 2025
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Not applicable
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
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- Number of pupils
- 246
- Multi-academy trust
- Leodis Academies Trust
- Phone
- 01138878155