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Normanton Altofts Junior School
Ash Tree Gardens, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2NF, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.2 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
333
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 66% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 47% nationally. While parent satisfaction is moderate at 63%, indicating room for improvement, the school is better than 38% of others in the area based on its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 8 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
86%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
83%
School keeps me informed
77%
Behaviour is good
71%
My child makes good progress
69%
Progress is communicated
69%
School has high expectations
66%
I'd recommend this school
63%
School responds to concerns
51%
School supports development
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.1%
White Other6.6%
Black African3.9%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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53.70261, -1.42714 · WF6 2NF
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108208
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Normanton Altofts Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Normanton Altofts Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2025.
Is Normanton Altofts Junior School a good school?
Normanton Altofts Junior School scores 38.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Normanton Altofts Junior School?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Normanton Altofts Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
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