Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource

A good voluntary controlled school school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource.

Wakefield, WF27RU Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

42

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
33.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 39.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
9 July 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Field Lane
Wakefield, WF27RU

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108252
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Field Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7RU
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Methodist
School status
Open
Capacity
250 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
243
Free School Meals
22.7% (55 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
8.2% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
39.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 102.0
2023 104.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
243 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Kindness Respect Perseverance Trust

Wakefield Methodist School is a Christian school with a Methodist ethos. Prayer is an important aspect of life. The school aims to provide a broad, balanced and challenging education and fosters development of faith within a Christian context; values include Kindness, Respect, Perseverance, and Trust; RE follows the Wakefield Agreed Syllabus; as a Methodist school, Christianity is at the heart of RE; SIAMS judged Good in 2019; partnership with All We Can.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mrs D Clark emphasizes high expectations, inclusive culture, pride in achievements, and John Wesley's Rule of Life guiding the school.

Curriculum Highlights

History Long Term Plan Geography Long Term Plan Science Long Term Plan English progression and phonics (Little Wandle) Mathematics Long Term Plan (White Rose Maths) Computing Long Term Plan (Purple Mash) Religious Education policy and Wakefield Agreed Syllabus Art and Design curriculum Design and Technology curriculum Music curriculum Modern Foreign Languages (Languages) curriculum Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSE) curriculum

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Giggles and Scribbles (Before and After School Care)

SEND Provision

ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) is listed under SEND; SEND information is available via downloadable documents.

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