St Giles C of E Academy

A good academy converter school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Giles C of E Academy.

Pontefract, WF81HG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 80.0%
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

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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
30 September 2015
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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 Giles C of E Academy
Skinner Lane
Pontefract, WF81HG
Phone
1977794179
Website
st-giles.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140453
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, WF8 1HG
Website
www.st-giles.org.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
315 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
353
Free School Meals
22.1% (78 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

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

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
80.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
80.0 (+21.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
39
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
353 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing Together"

Church of England academy with close links to St Giles Church and All Saints Church; regular visits to church and whole-school worship; Christian ethos and values are embedded across the school.

Head Teacher's Message

St Giles C of E Academy aims to be more than a place of learning; it is a place of respect, hope for the future and confidence to achieve. The school’s ethos is faith-based, anchored in Christian values and the Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12), with regular worship and close links to local churches. The school emphasizes lifelong learning and the holistic development of pupils’ emotional, social, physical and spiritual growth, pursuing excellence across all areas.

Facilities

Dining hall

Curriculum Highlights

Maths Writing Reading Phonics and Early Reading P.E. History Geography Design Technology R.E. Collective Worship Spirituality French Science Art Music Computing

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club operates mornings from 7:50am until the start of the school day and is held in the School Dining Hall. Afternoon/after-school care (Afterschool Club) runs from the end of the school day until 4:30pm. Booking and payment are via ParentPay; current charges are £3.70 per breakfast session and £6.20 per hour for Afterschool Club.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £3.70 per session; Afterschool Club: £6.20 per hour.

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