The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
57%
-5.0pp 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)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Miss Emma Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Charles Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4PE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOutwood Primary Academy Greenhill
Primary · 592m away
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 831m away
Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill
Primary · 849m away
Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
Primary · 913m away
CAPA College
16 plus · 996m away
Ivy Lane School
Independent · 1.1km away
Outwood Academy City Fields
Secondary · 1.1km away
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Wakefield, WF1 4PE, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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