The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp 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)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 38.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Mrs Kershia Haren (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
November 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Painthorpe Lane, Crigglestone, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 3HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrigglestone Nursery School
Nursery · 878m away
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 976m away
Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd)
Special school · 1.6km away
Hendal Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Horbury Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Kettlethorpe High School
Secondary · 2.6km away
Horbury Academy
Secondary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School?
Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School take?
Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School?
Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School is in Wakefield, WF4 3HW, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.