Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School.

Wakefield, WF26AS Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 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
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
35.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 1.0%
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
23 June 2015
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Barnsley Road
Wakefield, WF26AS
Phone
1924303525
Website
sandalcastleprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108270
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6AS
Website
www.sandalcastleprimary.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
625
Free School Meals
28.2% (176 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
52.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
1.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 100.0 100.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
78
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
625 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+4.0 per year)

Up 4.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Building Stronger Futures Together"

Respect Inclusivity Understanding Resilience Creativity

As a Church of England school, Collective Worship is an inspiring and integral part of our school day and the school is underpinned by a Christian ethos. The Vicar, Hannah Smith, is a Foundation governor, and members of the church community regularly visit the school to support and lead Collective Worship. The school has links with St. Helen’s Church and related parish/community activities.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Junior Leadership Team Courageous Advocates School Council Eco-Warriors Swimming Squad

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

On-site kitchen(s) for meals/catering On-site school meals provision

Curriculum Highlights

Our One Life Mission! Phonics and Early Reading Educational Visits: Reading Beyond Phonics Our Writing Curriculum Our Mathematics Curriculum Our Science Curriculum Our Religious Education Curriculum Our History Curriculum Our Geography Curriculum Our Computing Curriculum Our PE Curriculum Our French Curriculum Our Art Curriculum Our DT Curriculum Our Music Curriculum Homework Forest School Swimming

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Sandal Sunrise Breakfast Club runs from 7:30am daily with cereal, toast and a drink; cost £4.50 per morning. Sandal Stars After-School Club operates 3:15pm–6:00pm with a snack and activities; costs: 3:15-4:15 £4.50, 4:15-6pm £7.50, or 3:15-6pm £10 per session. Booking via Arbor. If a place is cancelled, please give at least 24 hours notice; late collection after 6pm incurs a £30 fine. Wrap Around policy January 2026.

Financial Information

The cost of a school meal for Key Stage 2 children is £2.63 per day (£13.15 per week). EYFS and Key Stage 1 meals are free of charge under the Universal Infant Free School Meal Initiative. Dinner money is paid in advance via Arbor. Please inform the school of any dietary requirements or allergies.

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