Airedale Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Address | Fryston Road, WF10 3EP |
| School Website | www.airedalejuniorschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1977556946 |
| URN | 141409 |
School Census
| Total | 403 |
| Girls/Boys | 204/199 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.6%/49.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 161 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 21.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/12/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/12/2017 | Good |
| 12/03/2014 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 06/12/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/03/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -1.6 |
| Writing Progress | -1.7 |
| Maths Progress | -0.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -1.7 |
| Writing Progress | 0.5 |
| Maths Progress | -1.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | -1.5 |
| Writing Progress | 1.8 |
| Maths Progress | -2.1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 81% |
| no | 19% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Airedale Infant School
(0.23 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Poplar Avenue, , WF10 3QJ
Castleford Townville Infants' School
(0.23 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Poplar Avenue, , WF10 3QJ
Airedale Academy
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Crewe Road, , WF10 3JU
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Stansfield Drive, , WF10 3DB