The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 9% 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp 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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 311
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 9.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lauren Penny (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Imperial Avenue, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPinderfields Hospital PRU
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Jerry Clay Academy
Primary · 603m away
Hall Cliffe Primary School
Independent · 631m away
Outwood Grange Academy
Secondary · 940m away
Silcoates School
Independent · 968m away
Newton Hill Community School
Primary · 1.3km away
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
Primary · 1.3km away
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Wrenthorpe Academy?
Wrenthorpe Academy currently has 311 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wrenthorpe Academy take?
Wrenthorpe Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wrenthorpe Academy?
Wrenthorpe Academy is in Wakefield, WF2 0LW, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wrenthorpe Academy have a sixth form?
No, Wrenthorpe Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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