The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% 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
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 121
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Tuddenham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bridge Road, Horbury Bridge, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5PS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hall Cliffe School
Independent · 1.3km away
South Ossett Infant Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.7km away
Middlestown Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy's Ofsted rating?
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy?
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy currently has 121 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy take?
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy?
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy is in Wakefield, WF4 5PS, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy have a sixth form?
No, Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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