The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 91% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
91%
+29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 352
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Miss Clare Kelly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Stoney Lane, Hall Green, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 3LZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCamphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd)
Special school · 899m away
Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Crigglestone Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Hendal Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Kettlethorpe High School
Secondary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School?
Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School currently has 352 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School take?
Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School?
Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School is in Wakefield, WF4 3LZ, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Crigglestone Dane Royd 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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