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Newlands Primary School
Wakefield Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1BB, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.1 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
297
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With 82% of parents expressing satisfaction, the school fosters a supportive community despite its Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement. Academic performance shows that while 38% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, there is significant room for growth, particularly as no students achieved the higher standard. The school is in the bottom 4% nationally based on its LocaleIQ score, indicating challenges in overall performance.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 38% | Bottom 6% 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 |
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
97%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
My child is happy
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
Behaviour is good
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
School supports development
71%
School has high expectations
68%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.0%
White Other12.5%
Black African7.4%
Asian Indian2.0%
Other2.0%
traveller_irish1.7%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Location
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53.69214, -1.42162 · WF6 1BB
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN133318
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Newlands Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Newlands Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Newlands Primary School a good school?
Newlands Primary School scores 4.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Newlands Primary School?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newlands Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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