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Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Charles Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4PE, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.1 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
242
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and 57% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance compared to national averages, ranking in the top 70% for expected outcomes. However, it's worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging all learners. Overall, the school serves a community of 242 pupils and offers a supportive environment, though the LocaleIQ score suggests it may not be among the highest-performing institutions in the area.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2017Older 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani45.5%
White Other12.8%
Other12.4%
Black African11.2%
White British9.1%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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53.68058, -1.48731 · WF1 4PE
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108269
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2017.
Is Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores 23.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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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