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Normanton Common Primary Academy
Castleford Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1QU, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.6 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
343
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 73% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, the school is better than 56% of others in the area, making it a solid choice for parents considering local options.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2019Older 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.4%
White Other13.1%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Black African1.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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53.70630, -1.40366 · WF6 1QU
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN141799
School typeAcademy converter
Websitenormantoncommonacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Normanton Common Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Normanton Common Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2019.
Is Normanton Common Primary Academy a good school?
Normanton Common Primary Academy scores 55.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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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