Horbury Primary Academy is a academy converter serving families in Wakefield and the wider Wakefield area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Horbury Primary Academy caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 445 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 420, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 13 December 2022, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.