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Northfield Primary School
Northfield Lane, South Kirkby, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3LY, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.5 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
355
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Summary
With 83% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, this primary school performs significantly above the national average, placing it in the top 9% of schools. However, it is important to note that the recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as "Requires Improvement," indicating there are areas that need development. Overall, while academic performance is strong, prospective parents may want to consider the school's current status and ongoing improvements.
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Last inspected: 8 March 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 27% | Top 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.5%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Black African0.6%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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53.59520, -1.32008 · WF9 3LY
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN150309
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Northfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Northfield Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 March 2022.
Is Northfield Primary School a good school?
Northfield Primary School scores 38.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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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