The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 296
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 26.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Miss Michelle Wiggins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Lake Lock Road, Stanley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 4HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 884m away
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate
Primary · 1.0km away
Stanley West Hall School
Special school · 1.1km away
Kingsland Primary School
Special school · 1.1km away
Rooks Nest Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane
Primary · 1.9km away
Meadowcroft School
Independent · 2.1km away
Fieldhead Hospital School
Special school · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 296 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Wakefield, WF3 4HS, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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