The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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
1% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 618
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 24.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Butterworth (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
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6AS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 578m away
St Thomas A Becket Catholic College Specialist Status In Humanities: With Autism Resource
Secondary · 592m away
The Castle Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Sandal Magna Community Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Kettlethorpe High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Walton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
Primary · 1.8km away
Hendal Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School?
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School currently has 618 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School take?
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School?
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School is in Wakefield, WF2 6AS, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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