The short version
Above-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp 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)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 189
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 30.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Regent Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4QJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 604m away
Compass Community School Hemsworth
Independent · 604m away
St Helen's CE Primary School
Primary · 782m away
Grove Lea Primary School
Primary · 833m away
King's Meadow Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Oaktree School
Special school · 2.8km away
Oakfield Park School
Special school · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is West End Academy's Ofsted rating?
West End Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West End Academy?
West End Academy currently has 189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West End Academy take?
West End Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West End Academy?
West End Academy is in Pontefract, WF9 4QJ, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West End Academy have a sixth form?
No, West End Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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