The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 32.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Mrs Kate Eastwood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Mount, Thornes Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8QW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTrinity Academy Cathedral
Secondary · Very close
Wakefield the Park School
Special school · 1.1km away
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Evolve Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
Primary · 1.4km away
St Michael's CofE Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
CAPA College
16 plus · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School?
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School take?
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School?
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School is in Wakefield, WF2 8QW, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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