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King's Meadow Academy
Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 5BP, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.4 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
243
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With 45% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs above the national average, although it has not yet achieved higher standards. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 78% of parents recommending the school, despite the Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." Limited published data may provide a narrower view of overall performance, but the school is situated in a locale where it ranks better than 7% of other schools.
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Last inspected: 11 February 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% 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 (46 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child makes good progress
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
My child feels safe
85%
My child is happy
80%
Good range of subjects
78%
I'd recommend this school
78%
Behaviour is good
76%
School has high expectations
76%
School keeps me informed
74%
School supports development
74%
Progress is communicated
72%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.0%
White Other9.9%
Black African2.9%
Black Other1.6%
Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Location
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53.63031, -1.37254 · WF9 5BP
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN146034
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kingsmeadowacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is King's Meadow Academy rated by Ofsted?
King's Meadow Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is King's Meadow Academy a good school?
King's Meadow Academy scores 7.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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 King's Meadow Academy?
Based on 46 Ofsted Parent View responses, King's Meadow Academy receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
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