Normanton Junior Academy
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Address | Church Lane, WF6 1EY |
| School Website | https://www.normantonjunioracademy.org/ |
| Telephone | 1924891546 |
| URN | 141878 |
School Census
| Total | 351 |
| Girls/Boys | 173/178 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.3%/50.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 8.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 95 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/03/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/03/2018 | Good |
| 18/06/2013 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 21/03/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 18/06/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -2.3 |
| Writing Progress | 1.4 |
| Maths Progress | -0.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -4.7 |
| Writing Progress | -2.6 |
| Maths Progress | -4.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -3.5 |
| Writing Progress | -1.7 |
| Maths Progress | -4.3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| 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 | 66% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 86% |
| no | 14% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
(0.16 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: High Street, , WF6 1NR
Outwood Academy Freeston
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Favell Avenue, , WF6 1HZ
Newlands Primary School
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wakefield Road, , WF6 1BB
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Beckbridge Lane, , WF6 2HZ
Normanton Altofts Junior School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ash Tree Gardens, , WF6 2NF