Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

A good academy converter school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy.

Pontefract, WF82HN Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
38.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 45.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
16 May 2011
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
Cobblers Lane
Pontefract, WF82HN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141594
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN
Age range
4-11
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
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
195
Free School Meals
30.3% (59 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.6% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
45.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
195 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -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

"Building Confidence, Compassion and Courage through the teachings of Jesus Christ."

Confidence Compassion Courage

Diocese of Leeds; Bishop Marcus Stock; Our parish is the Pontefract Parish of St Joseph’s, comprising St Joseph’s, Pontefract, St Michael’s, Knottingley, and three schools: Holy Family & St Michael’s, Pontefract; St Joseph’s, Pontefract; St Wilfrid’s, Featherstone. Sacramental preparation follows Canon Tim with First Reconciliation (Year 3+), First Holy Communion (Year 4+), and Confirmation (Year 6+). Includes Mini Vinnies and Chaplaincy Team; Collective Worship; Religious Education; Other Faiths.

Curriculum Highlights

The Environment Leadership Aspirations Resilience Service Diversity

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club from 8am and After School Care until 6:00pm.

SEND Provision

See SEND Offer page for information about SEND.

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