Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School, Normanton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at helping every child succeed, regardless of their starting point. Teachers are skilled at explaining ideas clearly and using assessment to identify exactly what each child needs, with rapid support put in place. The school creates a nurturing environment where children feel known and valued, developing confidence and independence alongside strong academic skills.
Key Strengths
- Consistently high-quality teaching with excellent phonics outcomes (93% three-year average, above national)
- Outstanding attendance and behaviour, with a calm and respectful school culture
- Strong early reading curriculum starting in nursery with secure progress through to key stage 1
- Highly effective inclusion provision with tailored support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Warm relationships and high-quality interactions that help all pupils thrive
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
school parliament, bump buddies, clubs, trips, workshops, outdoor learning, community links
Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School is a high-performing school where all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils, achieve highly and make accelerated progress. The school has established a calm, inclusive environment with exemplary behaviour and attendance significantly above national averages.
At a Glance
10.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.2
Avg class size
22.6
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
112%
Over capacity
151 pupils
135 capacity
16 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Normanton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Normanton
Admissions Demand - Wakefield
Places available
4,426
Applications
3,755
Got 1st preference
91.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Wakefield (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.78458%
Overall absence
9.87654%
Persistent absence
81
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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