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Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
Field Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7RU, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.5 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
237
Capacity
250
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Methodist
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, the school is better than 45% of others in the area, suggesting a satisfactory learning environment for children aged 3 to 11.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.5%
Asian Pakistani14.8%
Black African6.3%
White Other5.9%
Mixed Other3.0%
Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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53.66968, -1.49900 · WF2 7RU
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108252
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource rated by Ofsted?
Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2013.
Is Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource a good school?
Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource scores 44.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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