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St Giles C of E Academy
St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1HG, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.3 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
349
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a strong commitment to academic achievement, particularly with 78% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 17% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, only 7% of pupils reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 30 September 2015Older 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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (54 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child makes good progress
98%
My child feels safe
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
My child is happy
94%
School has high expectations
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
Behaviour is good
89%
School supports development
89%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.4%
White Other4.3%
Black African1.7%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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53.69453, -1.31062 · WF8 1HG
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140453
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-giles.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Giles C of E Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Giles C of E Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 September 2015.
Is St Giles C of E Academy a good school?
St Giles C of E Academy scores 78.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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 St Giles C of E Academy?
Based on 54 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Giles C of E Academy receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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