The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 15%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Miss Jenny Griffiths (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Badsworth Ce J&I (Vc) School, Main Street, Main Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 1AJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUpton Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Oaktree School
Special school · 2.5km away
Oakfield Park School
Special school · 2.5km away
Ackworth Mill Dam School
Primary · 2.6km away
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary · 2.8km away
Ackworth School
Independent · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?
Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School take?
Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?
Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is in Pontefract, WF9 1AJ, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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