The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 263
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Craig Elliott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Belle Vue Road, Agbrigg, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5NF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Castle Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
St Thomas A Becket Catholic College Specialist Status In Humanities: With Autism Resource
Secondary · 580m away
St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 588m away
Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
Primary · 1.1km away
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Wakefield the Park School
Special school · 2.1km away
CAPA College
16 plus · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sandal Magna Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sandal Magna Community Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandal Magna Community Academy?
Sandal Magna Community Academy currently has 263 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandal Magna Community Academy take?
Sandal Magna Community Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sandal Magna Community Academy?
Sandal Magna Community Academy is in Wakefield, WF1 5NF, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandal Magna Community Academy have a sixth form?
No, Sandal Magna Community Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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