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Airedale Junior Academy

Wakefield, WF10 3EPPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
37%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#12,792
of 13,686 nationally

About Airedale Junior Academy

Airedale Junior Academy in Wakefield serves children aged 7 to 11 and, based on the most recent data, is a school that parents are actively choosing. The school is oversubscribed, with 378 pupils on roll against a capacity of 448, suggesting it is a popular option within the local area. While the Department for Education’s Parent View data is not included here, the fact that the school is filling 84% of its places indicates steady demand. The school has a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 40.7%, well above the national average, which reflects the community it serves. The headteacher is Kirsten McKechnie, and the school has no religious character. Facilities include a sensory room, library, art studios, playing fields, an ICT suite and a chapel, alongside a broad range of sports and clubs such as football, netball, coding, eco club and film club.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFryston Road, 23, Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 3EP
HeadteacherKirsten McKechnie
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils378
Free School Meals (FSM)40.7%
School Capacity378 / 448 (84% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 Apr 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sensory RoomLibraryArt StudiosPlaying FieldsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersFootballCross CountryNetballCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubEco ClubCodingScience ClubBook ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: airedalejuniorschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Airedale Junior Academy

Airedale Junior Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.