The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
8% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 312
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 9.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- CRIGGLESTONE ST JAMES CE PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Beverley Minor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Durkar Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrigglestone Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School
Primary · 976m away
Hendal Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd)
Special school · 1.5km away
Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Kettlethorpe High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Horbury Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Horbury Academy
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy?
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy currently has 312 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy take?
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy?
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy is in Wakefield, WF4 3HY, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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