Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs

A good voluntary aided school school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs.

Wakefield, WF20BT Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 47.0%
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
29 September 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
St Paul's Drive
Alverthorpe
Wakefield, WF20BT
Phone
1924290125
Website
alverthorpestpauls.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108253
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
St Paul's Drive, Alverthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0BT
Website
https://www.alverthorpestpauls.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
280
Free School Meals
19.2% (54 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
9.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
47.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.5 (8.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
31
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
280 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.5 per year)

Down -3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Do everything in love (1 Corinthians 16:14)"

SHINE values Trust Love Compassion Respect

Church of England Voluntary Aided School in the Diocese of Leeds; Do everything in love; SHINE values; Collective Worship

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Lyndsay Ranby welcomes visitors and emphasises high expectations, Christian values and a nurturing environment where Do Everything in Love guides teaching and pupil development.

Extracurriculars

Sports

archery axe throwing football

Facilities

Outdoor learning area Running track Climbing structure (in development) School grounds used for a range of activities

Curriculum Highlights

Art & Design Computing Design & Technology Early Years Foundation Stage English Geography History Mathematics MFL (French) Music Outdoor Learning PE PSHE Relationships & Sex Education Religion & World Views Science

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

St Paul’s United provides before and after school care for children aged 3-11. Morning session with Breakfast (7:30am – 8:40am). Afternoons (3:15pm – 6:00pm). Price structure: Morning Session with Breakfast £6.00; Morning Session (8:15am onwards) £3.50; Afternoon Session 3:15pm–3:45pm £3.50; Afternoon Session 3:15pm–4:15pm with snack £5.00; Afternoon Session 3:15pm–6:00pm with snack and tea £10.00. (Prices correct at time of publishing)

SEND Provision

SEND Offer with a designated SENDCo; Local SEND information via Wakefield Local Offer; Wakefield Inclusion and Special Educational Needs/Disabilities Support Service (WISENDSS); Educational Psychologist; Pupil support provided through well-planned and differentiated work; policies available in School Policies

Admissions Criteria

36 places per year group; 26 places in the nursery; 52 part-time admission capacity; Wakefield Local Authority is the admissions authority; Applications via the common application form; Nursery admissions policy for 2025–2026 available

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