Blackgates Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led primary school in Wakefield (Leeds).
KS2 RWM expected
50%
▼ 12pp England 2024/25: 62%
2024/25
Reading expected
74%
▼ 1pp England 2024/25: 75%
2024/25
Maths expected
68%
▼ 6pp England 2024/25: 74%
2024/25
Writing expected
65%
▼ 7pp England 2024/25: 72%
2024/25
Attendance rate
94.6%
▼ 0.2pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
21.6
▲ 0.9 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
45.5%
▲ 21pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
52%
233 / 445 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Uniform at a glance
15Items named
4Colours named
1Suppliers named
Items
CardiganFleeceJogging bottomsJumperPE kitPlimsollsPolo shirtShortsSkirtSocksSweatshirtT-shirtTracksuitTrainersTrousers
Colours
- Black
- Blue
- Grey
- White
Found on the school website by WhatSchool, February 2026. Not verified; the school website is the authority. School uniform page
From the uniform policy
iLines taken from the school's uniform page; some lines may be missing or out of order. Found on the school website by WhatSchool, February 2026. Not verified; the school website is the authority.- Smithy Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1QQ info@blackgates.leodis.org.uk 0113 8878155 Blackgates Primary Academy
- Children are expected to wear the following school uniform:
- Grey or Black skirt, pinafore, trousers or school shorts.
- White or blue polo shirt or shirt.
- Blue jumper, cardigan or fleece.
- Blue and White summer dresses may be worn.
- No tracksuit bottoms allowed.
- Please ensure footwear is sensible and safe.
- Please make sure that your child’s clothing is clearly marked or labelled with their name.
- Your child needs PE clothing for PE lessons. In Key stage 2 pupils are asked to wear PE clothing for the day.
- Details about ‘PE days’ will be sent home.
- Jewellery is dangerous during PE and must be removed. An exception is a small pair of stud earrings, which will be covered with surgical tape.
Guides for parents
All guides- School uniform: costs, rules and helpThe new limit on branded items from September 2026, what schools must do, and where to get help.