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Fitzwilliam Primary School
Second Avenue, Pontefract, WF9 5BA, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.1 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
227
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With 86% of parents expressing satisfaction, the school demonstrates a strong level of community support. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted and has a low score in achieving higher standards at KS2, with only 50% meeting the expected level in reading, writing, and maths. While it ranks in the top 83% for expected outcomes compared to the UK average, there is room for growth in overall academic performance.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 50% | 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 |
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child is happy
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
School has high expectations
91%
Behaviour is good
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School supports development
76%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.7%
White Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.9%
Location
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53.63855, -1.37462 · WF9 5BA
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144449
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Fitzwilliam Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Fitzwilliam Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is Fitzwilliam Primary School a good school?
Fitzwilliam Primary School scores 10.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 Fitzwilliam Primary School?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, Fitzwilliam Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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