Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

A good academy converter school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy.

Wakefield, WF45PS Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

72

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
79.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 93.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
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
10 July 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Bridge Road
Horbury Bridge
Wakefield, WF45PS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137967
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Bridge Road, Horbury Bridge, Wakefield, WF4 5PS
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
131 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
122
Free School Meals
5.7% (7 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
93.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
93.0 (+34.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.8 (7.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 110.0
2023 109.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

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

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Living by Our Christian Values: Together in Faith, Hope and Love"

Faith Hope Love

Horbury Bridge Academy is a Church of England school and is a member of Enhance Academy Trust, which is described as a Church of England Multi-Academy Trust.

Curriculum Highlights

Rolls-Royce Science Prize STEM Forest School and Outdoor Learning Remote Learning via Google Classroom Modern Foreign Language - French Computing Reading Phonics Maths Science History Geography Art Music Physical Education RE PSHE

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

The Hive provides before and after school provision in the school hall with opening times Before School 7:30am to 8:50am and After School 3:15pm to 5:30pm. Pricing: Before school – Drop-off between 7:30am and 8:15am £5; Drop-off after 8:15am £3. After school – Pick-up before 4:30pm £5 (including a light snack); 4:30pm to 5:00pm £7 (including a light snack); 5:00pm to 5:30pm £9 (including a light tea). All bookings and payments are managed through ParentPay.

SEND Provision

The Hive provides a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for pupils outside regular school hours, supporting families with flexible childcare. It is run by dedicated staff and offers structured activities, games, and time for pupils to unwind with friends.

Admissions Criteria

The school’s admission limit for new children in every year group from Reception to Year 6 is currently 15 pupils. If more applications are received than this number, the Wakefield MDC Council Admissions policy is followed. Admissions requests should be made via the Wakefield Metropolitan District Council Children and Young People Service. Any pupil leaving the school must follow the council’s procedures by informing Admissions and completing the necessary forms. The school is committed to meeting the needs of all children, including those with SEND, and parents should discuss identified needs with the school before starting so appropriate intervention and support can be planned.

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