Normanton Junior Academy

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

Normanton, WF61EY Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
50.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 59.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
21 March 2018
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Church Lane
Normanton, WF61EY

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141878
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Church Lane, Normanton, WF6 1EY
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
352
Free School Meals
30.4% (107 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
59.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.7 (4.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
70
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
352 pupils
7-11

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

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Luke Welsh welcomes visitors to the school website and highlights that Normanton Junior Academy is a very special place, inviting readers to learn more about the school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Cool Kids After School Club

Facilities

Original Grammar School stage Large hall Extensive outdoor field Playgrounds

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is offered from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Breakfast Club runs from 7:45am to 8:50am (breakfast included); cost £2.50 per day (free if eligible for income-based Free School Meals). Booking and payment are via the MCAS app; sessions must be booked in advance and cannot be booked on the same day. After-school provision via Cool Kids includes: 3:00pm–4:30pm (£5.50), 3:00pm–5:30pm (£9.00), and 3:00pm–6:00pm (£10.00); late collection after 6pm incurs a £5 late fee. All clubs must be booked in advance and paid for (via MCAS) before attendance.

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