Normanton Altofts Junior School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Altofts Junior Academy.
Normanton Altofts Junior School, Normanton
Normanton Altofts Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Normanton. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 5 schools in Normanton with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Capacity
- 93% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Normanton Altofts Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Normanton Altofts Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Wakefield and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 84% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Normanton Altofts Junior School
Across Wakefield, 94% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Wakefield lodged 154 appeals against primary school offers; 82 reached a hearing and 13 succeeded (15.9% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Normanton Altofts Junior School are Altofts Junior Academy (under 0.1 miles); Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School (0.3 miles, Outstanding); Martin Frobisher Infant School (0.4 miles, Good); and Normanton Junior Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 90% reading, 89% maths).
Altofts Junior AcademyLee Brigg Infant and Nursery SchoolMartin Frobisher Infant SchoolNormanton Junior Academy
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Normanton Altofts Junior School (as of September 2025): 63% would recommend the school, 83% say their child is happy there and 47% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (83%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (47%).
Who goes there
8.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 48 pupils (15.1%) received SEN support and 8 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Normanton Rail Station, about 340 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Altofts School (near), 110 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Normanton Altofts Junior School issued 9 suspensions, 2.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will thrive in a happy, secure environment where teachers have high expectations and use strong subject knowledge to help them learn. The school puts reading at the heart of learning and gives children lots of opportunities to take on leadership roles and develop confidence. Your child will also be well-prepared for secondary school with excellent support for their safety, wellbeing and personal development.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, carefully sequenced curriculum with strong teaching in English and mathematics - pupils build knowledge step by step
- Reading is central to learning, with pupils reading a wide range of literature and receiving targeted support if they fall behind
- Positive behaviour and respectful relationships throughout the school - pupils listen well and treat each other with respect
- Strong personal development support including online safety education and preparation for secondary school
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils to help them achieve well
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in subjects beyond English and maths is not well developed, so the school cannot clearly track progress in the wider curriculum
- Some pupils who need extra help are not supported well enough to deepen their understanding in non-core subjects
- Behaviour incident information is not always recorded clearly or consistently, making it hard to identify patterns and trends
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems in place to identify and support pupils' emerging needs and barriers to learning.
Extracurricular Activities
House captains, well-being warriors, junior leadership team, breakfast club
Normanton Altofts Junior School is a good school where pupils enjoy learning in a kind and caring environment with a rich, engaging curriculum. The school has made significant improvements since its previous 'Requires Improvement' rating.
At a Glance
18.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
35 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 84% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 81% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.4
Avg class size
26.4
KS2
12
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Normanton Altofts Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Normanton Altofts Junior School.
- Super Star Sport AltoftsAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Normanton Altofts Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Normanton Altofts Junior School is in Wakefield; for families living there:
- Wakefield's school travel policy: Home To School Transport Policy
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
334 pupils
360 places
26 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Normanton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Normanton
Across Wakefield council
Places available
4,391
Applications
3,654
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Wakefield council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
48
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
17.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
317
Total Pupils
171
Boys
146
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
20.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,733
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,045
Per pupil
£1834k
Total funding
£91k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
14.2%
Persistent absence
352
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Normanton Altofts Junior School
What are SATs results like at Normanton Altofts Junior School?
Of the pupils at Normanton Altofts Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is Normanton Altofts Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Normanton Altofts Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Normanton Altofts Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Normanton Altofts Junior School is oversubscribed, Wakefield allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Normanton Altofts Junior School?
Normanton Altofts Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 360 places.
How big are the classes at Normanton Altofts Junior School?
Classes at Normanton Altofts Junior School average 26.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Normanton Altofts Junior School?
Normanton Altofts Junior School has around 317 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Normanton Altofts Junior School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Normanton Altofts Junior School in 2024/25. 14.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Normanton Altofts Junior School?
Apply through Wakefield's coordinated admissions process, naming Normanton Altofts Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Normanton Altofts Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Super Star Sport Altofts (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Normanton Altofts Junior School?
Normanton Altofts Junior School is at Ash Tree Gardens, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2NF.