The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 359
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Luke Welsh
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Church Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1EY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNormanton All Saints CofE Infant School
Primary · Very close
Newlands Primary School
Primary · 603m away
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Primary · 627m away
Normanton Altofts Junior School
Primary · 847m away
Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Normanton Common Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Martin Frobisher Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Normanton Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Normanton Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Normanton Junior Academy?
Normanton Junior Academy currently has 359 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Normanton Junior Academy take?
Normanton Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Normanton Junior Academy?
Normanton Junior Academy is in Normanton, WF6 1EY, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Normanton Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Normanton Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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