Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Wakefield

Ofsted's report card from its 10 March 2026 inspection grades Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School on 7 areas: 6 strong standard and 1 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Attendance and behaviour - Strong standard. "Attendance is a high priority."

Curriculum and teaching - Strong standard. "Since the previous inspection, leaders have improved the curriculum so that it is more ambitious and carefully sequenced across all subjects."

Early years - Strong standard. "Leaders' clear and ambitious vision for the school's youngest children gives children the best possible start to school."

Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders have established a highly inclusive culture, where ambition for all pupils is sharply focused."

Leadership and governance - Strong standard. "Leaders have created a culture of high expectations and ambition that is evident across the school."

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Leaders have created a well-structured and extensive personal development programme that helps pupils to develop the skills they need for life beyond school."

Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education because they develop secure foundations in communication, reading, writing and mathematics."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should build upon the effective practice in the curriculum to further support all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, to achieve highly".

From the headteacher's welcome: "At St Peter's, we believe every child has unlimited potential. Our mission is to ensure that, when our pupils leave us, they are not only prepared for the future but also equipped with the confidence, skills, and values they need to lead lives full of purpose, happiness, and fulfilment."

The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.

In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Wakefield and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 82% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 64 named it as one of their preferences, for 34 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy (0.5 miles, 87% reading, 87% maths); Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 97% maths); Rooks Nest Academy (0.9 miles, Good, 85% reading, 91% maths); and Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane (1.2 miles, Outstanding, 74% reading, 87% maths).

Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

97 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (as of April 2026): 79% would recommend the school, 84% say their child is happy there and 36% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (84%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (36%).

The nearest railway station is Outwood Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stanley Library, 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 58 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wakefield (130).

Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are Rodillian Academy (1.5 miles), Outwood Grange Academy (1.6 miles), Oulton Academy (1.7 miles) and Outwood Academy City Fields (1.8 miles).