Normanton Altofts Junior School

A requires improvement community school school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Normanton Altofts Junior School.

Normanton, WF62NF Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
8 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ash Tree Gardens
Altofts
Normanton, WF62NF
Phone
1924899449
Website
altoftsjuniorschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108208
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Ash Tree Gardens, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2NF
Website
www.altoftsjuniorschool.co.uk
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
339
Free School Meals
18.0% (61 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
68
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
339 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Forward Together"

independence inclusion integrity ambition enthusiasm accomplishment

Promotes respect and tolerance for people of different faiths, races and cultures; curriculum covers different religions.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Joanne Vickers inviting visits and partnership with families.

Curriculum Highlights

Numeracy and literacy Oracy, Communication and vocabulary Independence & resilience: Understanding what it means to be a learner High aspirations Physical & Mental health and self-regulation Accepting and understanding of individuality and the wider world

Admissions Criteria

Places are allocated in late Spring / early Summer; maximum intake of 90 children per year group; admissions are co-ordinated by Wakefield Council.

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