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Wrenthorpe Academy
Imperial Avenue, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0LW, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.9 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
311
Capacity
314
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with 59% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 65% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support. However, only 9% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 8 April 2014Older 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (103 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child feels safe
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child makes good progress
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Behaviour is good
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School supports development
87%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.6%
White Other4.2%
Black African2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.6%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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53.70129, -1.52114 · WF2 0LW
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144237
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wrenthorpeacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Wrenthorpe Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wrenthorpe Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 April 2014.
Is Wrenthorpe Academy a good school?
Wrenthorpe Academy scores 55.9/100 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.
What do parents say about Wrenthorpe Academy?
Based on 103 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wrenthorpe Academy receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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