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Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs

Wakefield, WF2 0BTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 36 places
Ranking
#11,319
of 13,686 nationally

About Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs

Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School is a Church of England primary in Wakefield that is currently educating 269 pupils, a figure that sits 29 above its official capacity of 240. This oversubscription is reflected in the school's admission data for the 2025/26 intake: 94 families applied for just 36 places, with 38 of those listing it as their first preference and 31 receiving an offer. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17.7 per cent, which is above the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. The school's religious character as a voluntary-aided Church of England school may be a factor in its popularity, though the data does not specify any faith-based admissions criteria. The headteacher is Lyndsay Ranby, who leads a mixed-gender school for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available on site.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSt Paul's Drive, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF2 0BT
HeadteacherLyndsay Ranby
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils269
Free School Meals (FSM)17.7%
School Capacity269 / 240 (112% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomSports HallMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballAthleticsCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaChessBook ClubScience ClubEco ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

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Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.