The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 304
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 29%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Stephanie Golding
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Primrose Vale, Wakefield, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 9BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Botolphs CE Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Botolphs CE Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Botolphs CE Academy?
St Botolphs CE Academy currently has 304 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Botolphs CE Academy take?
St Botolphs CE Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Botolphs CE Academy?
St Botolphs CE Academy is in Knottingley, WF11 9BT, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Botolphs CE Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Botolphs CE Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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