The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp 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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 16.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Miss Georgina Haley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Netherton Lane, Netherton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4HQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHorbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Middlestown Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Denby Grange School
Independent · 2.0km away
Hall Cliffe School
Independent · 2.0km away
Horbury Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Horbury Academy
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School?
Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School take?
Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School?
Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School is in Wakefield, WF4 4HQ, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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