The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 333
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 17.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Vickers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2023 | School Inspection
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Ash Tree Gardens, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2NF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLee Brigg Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 478m away
Martin Frobisher Infant School
Primary · 722m away
Normanton Junior Academy
Primary · 847m away
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
Primary · 911m away
Newlands Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Normanton Common Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Stanley West Hall School
Special school · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Normanton Altofts Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Normanton Altofts Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Normanton Altofts Junior School?
Normanton Altofts Junior School currently has 333 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Normanton Altofts Junior School take?
Normanton Altofts Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Normanton Altofts Junior School?
Normanton Altofts Junior School is in Normanton, WF6 2NF, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Normanton Altofts Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Normanton Altofts Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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