Sandal Magna Community Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sandal Magna Community Academy.

Wakefield, WF15NF Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
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
1 November 2022
Previous grade
Good
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
Belle Vue Road
Agbrigg
Wakefield, WF15NF

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139280
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Belle Vue Road, Agbrigg, Wakefield, WF1 5NF
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
262 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
259
Free School Meals
33.7% (87 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 101.0 102.0

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
29
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
259 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The heart & future of the community"

Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Sandal Magna Community Academy is sponsored by Enhance Academy Trust, which is associated with the Church of England, but the school remains a Community Academy and will not become a church school.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mr Craig Elliott: Sandal Magna is a welcoming, friendly and supportive place with a high-quality, well-rounded curriculum; the school is part of Enhance Academy Trust and values partnerships with parents and the local community.

SEND Provision

SEND Policy, SEND Information Report, and related Special Educational Needs provision; SENCO Megan Hollis; Inclusion and Special Educational Needs.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery: 52 places; Reception: 30 places. Admissions are handled through Wakefield Council. Mid-year applications are managed by Wakefield Council. Primary Admissions Team contact: Wakefield Council; Tel: 01924 305616, 01924 305617, 01924 305789, 01924 306766; Email: [email protected].

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