South Kirkby Academy

A good academy converter school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for South Kirkby Academy.

Pontefract, WF93DP Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
34.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 41.0%
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

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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
25 April 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Stockingate
South Kirkby
Pontefract, WF93DP
Phone
1924967615
Website
southkirkbyacademy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143381
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Stockingate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3DP
Website
southkirkbyacademy.org
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
256 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
211
Free School Meals
53.6% (113 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
41.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
99.0
Grammar Score:
98.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 99.0 101.0
2023 97.0 98.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
42
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
211 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 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

"Be brave, dream BIG!"

Be respectful Be kind Be inclusive Be safe Be independent

Head Teacher's Message

Adam Potter welcomes families and describes South Kirkby Academy as a vibrant, inclusive, safe and nurturing school; it joined Waterton Academy Trust in 2016.

Curriculum Highlights

Reading is prioritised with a focus on early reading and a Systematic Synthetic Phonics programme The SKA Curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the school community, with a focus on improving social skills, oracy, and teaching about equality and diversity The SKA 50 Things to do Before You’re 11 ¾ is part of the curriculum offer Themes and project days are built into each half-term to provide high-quality outcomes across subjects

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is bookable and payable via the MCAS app (for wraparound before/after school care).

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