Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
112%
Capacity
269
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wakefield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 269 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lyndsay Ranby, it falls under Wakefield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11319th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 82nd out of 97 in Wakefield.
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs is a popular choice with families — it received 94 applications for 36 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs include Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Cricket, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Drama, Chess, Book Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wakefield, Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St Paul's Drive, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF2 0BT |
| Headteacher | Lyndsay Ranby |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Number of Pupils | 269 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.7% |
| School Capacity | 269 / 240 (112% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11319th of 13,686
Nationally
1225th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
82nd of 97
In Wakefield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
47%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
94
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Paul's Drive, Wakefield
Wakefield, WF2 0BT
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