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St Botolphs CE Academy
Primrose Vale, Wakefield, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 9BT, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.8 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
304
Capacity
354
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of September 2024, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, only 5% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in stretching high-achieving learners.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
My child is happy
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
Behaviour is good
81%
School supports development
81%
School has high expectations
81%
School responds to concerns
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.8%
White Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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53.70953, -1.23998 · WF11 9BT
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145576
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestbotolphsacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Botolphs CE Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Botolphs CE Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is St Botolphs CE Academy a good school?
St Botolphs CE Academy scores 56.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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 Botolphs CE Academy?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Botolphs CE Academy receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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