A good community school school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for West Bretton Junior and Infant School.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 107.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023 | 106.0 | 106.0 |
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Declining trend (-1.0 per year)
Down -1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
Welcome to West Bretton Primary School from Headteacher Ellen Firth; invitation to explore the site and contact the school for further information.
Brightlings Wrap Around Care offers Breakfast Club from 7:30am and After School Club from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Foundation Stage morning/afternoon sessions and school day timings are as published in the Brightlings wrap around care section: Lower Foundation Stage half day, Upper Foundation Stage full day, and school day hours/drops-offs as described in the admissions/brightlings information.
West Bretton is described as an inclusive school with a SEND information page. The SENDCo is identified, and the school states it follows the Wakefield Graduated Approach (Assess, Plan, Do, Review) with termly Planning Discussions and SEND consultations involving parents. It emphasizes parent collaboration, involvement with outside agencies when needed, individualized strategies, and a commitment to ensuring all pupils access learning.
West Bretton can take up to 15 pupils in each year group. Lower Foundation Stage places are offered to interested parents, with full-time placements usually through Wakefield Local Authority. Lower Foundation Stage children stay at least five mornings (with extended hours available to 3:30pm). For full-time reception places, applications are through the Local Authority Admissions department. Transition visits and meetings support smooth transitions, and if more applications are received than places, the local authority policy criteria apply.
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