The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp 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)
108
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
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 330
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Wheatley (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: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Leeds Road, Newton Hill, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2HR
Town setting
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Meadowcroft School
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Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Primary · 994m away
Rooks Nest Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
Independent · 1.2km away
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane
Primary · 1.2km away
Outwood Grange Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Wrenthorpe Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Newton Hill Community School's Ofsted rating?
Newton Hill Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newton Hill Community School?
Newton Hill Community School currently has 330 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newton Hill Community School take?
Newton Hill Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newton Hill Community School?
Newton Hill Community School is in Wakefield, WF1 2HR, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newton Hill Community School have a sixth form?
No, Newton Hill Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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