Middlestown Primary Academy

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

Wakefield, WF44QE Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

76

/ 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
90.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 25.0%
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
24 March 2015
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
Cross Road
Middlestown
Wakefield, WF44QE
Phone
1924278290
Website
middlestown.accordmat.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143810
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Cross Road, Middlestown, Wakefield, WF4 4QE
Website
middlestown.accordmat.org
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
199
Free School Meals
15.9% (32 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
80.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
25.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
80.0 (+21.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
25.0 (+17.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.3 (11.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.8 (2.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 109.0
2023 108.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
199 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Reflective Collaborative Ambitious Resilient Enthusiastic

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Hannah Young emphasizes a child-centred ethos with a broad, balanced and creative curriculum, high expectations, and a culture of learning. The aim is to develop lifelong love of learning and to ensure every child is valued, respected and supported to reach their potential.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Sewing Winter Arts and Crafts Makaton Dance Multi Sports

Sports

Multi Sports

Facilities

State-of-the-art modular building (Little Hands Pre-School) Cookery suite Outdoor learning area

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum encompasses National Curriculum objectives built year on year with clear progressions The curriculum is linked to the school’s I CARE virtues (Reflective, Collaborative, Ambitious, Resilient, Enthusiastic) The curriculum includes local links such as visitors and educational visits to bring learning to life Curriculum is bespoke to Middlestown and connected to life experiences that the children partake in

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club opens 7:30am–8:50am; Wraparound Care after school 3:20pm–5:00pm (£9.00) or 3:20pm–6:00pm (£13.00); Hi-5 Club runs from end of the school day until 6:00pm with a meal provided for those staying until 6:00pm; Places must be booked in advance; Payments via MCAS or card; Invoiced half-termly.

SEND Provision

SEND team supports pupils with SEND through tailored interventions and strategies; SENDCo: Mrs C Ashcroft; information via Local Offer, SEND Information Report, and related documents; auxiliary aids/equipment; Whole School Provision Map; collaboration with external agencies (Wakefield Local Offer, SENDIASS, Barnardo's).

Admissions Criteria

Pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) named at Middlestown automatically gain a place; EHCP admissions handled separately from normal admissions; Local Authority Fair Access Protocol applies for in-year admissions; higher priority may be given in some circumstances as per the Protocol.

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