The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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 28 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
- 349
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Richard Grace (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDove Adolescent Services
Independent · 446m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
Primary · 573m away
Harewood Centre Nursery School
Nursery · 946m away
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
De Lacy Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Cherry Tree Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Giles C of E Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Giles C of E Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Giles C of E Academy?
St Giles C of E Academy currently has 349 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Giles C of E Academy take?
St Giles C of E Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Giles C of E Academy?
St Giles C of E Academy is in Pontefract, WF8 1HG, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Giles C of E Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Giles C of E Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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