Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary 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
This is a genuinely happy school where children feel valued as individuals and develop excellent behaviour through strong staff relationships. Reading is prioritized with a structured phonics approach, and the school gives considerable attention to spoken language development, which is particularly important given the diverse community served. Children with additional needs are well-supported and benefit from enriching experiences including educational visits.
Key Strengths
- Pupils behave exceptionally well with excellent relationships between staff and pupils - Bullying is rare and pupils are confident staff will address any issues promptly - Strong emphasis on reading with a carefully sequenced phonics programme and well-developed library - Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are very well supported - Personal development is a priority with enriching trips and a strong pastoral support system
Areas for Improvement
- Limited opportunities for pupils to apply mathematical knowledge through problem-solving and reasoning activities - Some foundation subjects lack clarity about the key knowledge pupils are expected to learn and remember - Pupils show less skill at remembering key knowledge taught in subjects like art and geography
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture of safeguarding underpinned by the school's Christian ethos, thorough record-keeping, prompt referrals when needed, and staff receiving regular training.
Extracurricular Activities
Rugby, Football, Cheerleading, School Parliament (eco-friendly initiatives), Year 5 Mental Health Ambassadors, Educational trips including Kingswood residential visit and Hepworth Museum
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils flourish in a happy, caring and harmonious environment. The school has ambitious leaders who have developed a wide-ranging curriculum reflecting the diverse community it serves.
At a Glance
31.0%
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 improved from 43% to 67%. Maths has remained stable at around 60%. Writing has improved from 60% to 67%.
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
121%
Over capacity
255 pupils
210 capacity
45 places over capacity
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 Demographics
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.59743%
Overall absence
17.1875%
Persistent absence
192
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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