Children first: raising standards and transforming lives.
About the Academy
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is based in the cathedral city of Wakefield.
We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place children at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.
OPA Kirkhamgate joined the Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) in 2013. As a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Children First, raising standards and transforming lives.
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Remembrance Day MenuWed 11 Nov 2026
Anti-Bullying Week - Odd Socks Day Monday 16th NovemberTue 10 Nov 2026
Autumn NewsletterMon 09 Nov 2026
Bonfire Night Menu 5th NovemberMon 02 Nov 2026
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