Normanton Common Primary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Address | Castleford Road, WF6 1QU |
| School Website | https://normantoncommonacademy.org/ |
| Telephone | 1924890576 |
| URN | 141799 |
School Census
| Total | 344 |
| Girls/Boys | 160/184 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.5%/53.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 16.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 64 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/03/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/03/2019 | Good |
| 09/04/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/03/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/04/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 1.9 |
| Writing Progress | 2.8 |
| Maths Progress | 2.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 1.2 |
| Writing Progress | 2.2 |
| Maths Progress | 1.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | 0.5 |
| Writing Progress | 0.8 |
| Maths Progress | 1.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 89 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 37 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 36 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 97 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 94 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 40 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 37 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 86 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 43 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 41 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 102 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 88 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 43 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 93 |
| As First Preference | 55 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 98 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 76% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 34% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| dont know | 10% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Beckbridge Lane, , WF6 2HZ