Normanton Altofts Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Address | Ash Tree Gardens, WF6 2NF |
| School Website | www.altoftsjuniorschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1924899449 |
| URN | 108208 |
School Census
| Total | 332 |
| Girls/Boys | 156/176 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.0%/53.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 55 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/03/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/03/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 08/06/2016 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 08/06/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08 July 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 08 March 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 04 February 2020 | School inspection | View |
| 08 June 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 06 March 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 14 November 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 15 May 2012 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 12 November 2009 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 11 November 2008 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 05 February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 03 May 2005 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -1.8 |
| Writing Progress | -2.8 |
| Maths Progress | -0.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -2.2 |
| Writing Progress | -5.4 |
| Maths Progress | -1.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -4.0 |
| Writing Progress | -2.6 |
| Maths Progress | -2.5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 35% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 1% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 49% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 7% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 37% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 22% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 19% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 20% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 43% |
| no | 57% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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