Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School, Wakefield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has made strong progress since January 2013 with a well-planned development approach. Year 6 pupils are making good progress towards challenging targets, and the school has improved how it marks children's work and helps them understand how to improve. Teachers are now properly supported to track individual pupil progress and identify which pupils need extra help.
Key Strengths
- Year 6 pupils making good progress towards ambitious targets and expected to exceed expectations in Reading and Maths
- Improved consistency in planning and marking of pupils' work, with clear personal targets helping pupils understand what they're doing well and what to improve
- Teachers now held to account for pupil progress and analysing data at individual pupil level to identify underperforming groups
- Effective leadership team taking strategic action with support from Local Authority and partner schools
- Clear phonics action plan in place for Key Stage 1
Areas for Improvement
- Need to evidence impact of new teaching and learning developments in Maths for pupils in Years 3-5 and writing throughout school
- Must extend opportunities for all staff to moderate pupils' work with partner schools to ensure accurate assessments
- Lesson format and grouping of pupils needs daily adaptation based on previous lesson outcomes to maximise learning
- Requires sampling of pupils' work against assessed levels to verify accuracy of teacher assessment
Following a monitoring inspection in April 2013, Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School is making tangible improvements since being judged to require improvement in January 2013. The school's post-Ofsted development plan is precise and well-targeted, with clear actions and measurable outcomes.
At a Glance
11.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 70% to 65%. Maths has improved from 65% to 81%. Writing has declined from 78% to 73%.
Class Sizes
19.6
Avg class size
23.7
Infant (KS1)
21.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
183 pupils
210 capacity
27 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wakefield
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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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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.11874%
Overall absence
16.43836%
Persistent absence
146
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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