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Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
Broadway, Wakefield, WF2 8AA, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.9 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
644
Capacity
700
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a sizeable enrollment of 644 pupils, this primary school has shown some strengths in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, ranking in the top 83% nationally. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and there are no students achieving the higher standard in these subjects. The LocaleIQ score indicates that the school is performing better than only 5% of schools, suggesting there may be challenges to address for overall student success.
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Last inspected: 25 June 2024Quality 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%. | 49% | Bottom 17% 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
White British64.3%
White Other7.5%
Black African6.7%
Other4.8%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Other0.3%
Location
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53.67147, -1.53782 · WF2 8AA
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN133758
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2024.
Is Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School a good school?
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School scores 4.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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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