The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
- 4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 111
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 3.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Mrs Ellen Firth (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
Location
Bretton Lane, West Bretton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4LB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend West Bretton Junior and Infant School?
West Bretton Junior and Infant School currently has 111 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Bretton Junior and Infant School take?
West Bretton Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Bretton Junior and Infant School?
West Bretton Junior and Infant School is in Wakefield, WF4 4LB, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Bretton Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, West Bretton Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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