St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

A good academy converter school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School.

Normanton, WF62HZ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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
13 May 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Beckbridge Lane
Normanton, WF62HZ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138958
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Beckbridge Lane, Normanton, WF6 2HZ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (rc)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
232
Free School Meals
14.9% (35 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 105.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 105.0 107.0
2024 103.0 104.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
232 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing in God’s Love"

Faithfulness Courage Respect

Catholic ethos; welcomes pupils of all faiths and none; sacramental programmes run in partnership with the parish.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Mrs K. Hartley, emphasizing an inclusive Catholic education, high expectations, pupil wellbeing, and inviting families to visit the school.

Facilities

School Library Personal Chromebooks & superb IT facilities Cooking and Science Suite Acres of green space and outdoor learning provision All-weather Early Years outdoor space Indoor sports hall Prayer Garden On-site allotment and gardens

Curriculum Highlights

Art & Design British Values Computing Design Technology Early Years Curriculum English Geography History Maths MFL – French Music Phonics & Early Reading PSHCE & RSE Religious Education Science Sport and PE

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap-around Care: We provide breakfast club and after-school provision for our pre-schoolers to support busy parents.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions policies for Academic Years 2025/26 and 2026/27; applications can be made via Wakefield Council Admissions; a Supplementary Information Form must be returned to the school by 15 January 2026; Open Days are offered for Reception starters in 2026.

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