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Grove Lea Primary School

Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary, Grove Terrace, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4BQ

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Pupils

246

Ages

3-11

FSM

19.9%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jul 2025

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

87.0%

Writing

83.0%

Maths

87.0%

RWM Combined

77.0%

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About Grove Lea Primary School

Grove Lea Primary School is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 77% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 246 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary, Grove Terrace, Pontefract, WF9 4BQ | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Grove Lea Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2025 — Outstanding
Sept 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
Sept 2017 — Outstanding (predecessor: Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Grove Lea Primary School

What is Grove Lea Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Grove Lea Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What are Grove Lea Primary School's latest exam results?

Grove Lea Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 77% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Grove Lea Primary School located?

Grove Lea Primary School is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF9 4BQ).

How many pupils attend Grove Lea Primary School?

Grove Lea Primary School has around 246 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Grove Lea Primary School with other schools?

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