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Fitzwilliam Primary School

Wakefield, WF9 5BAPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
25%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 17 places
Ranking
#13,471
of 13,686 nationally

About Fitzwilliam Primary School

Fitzwilliam Primary School enjoys strong support from its parent community, with 86% of respondents to the Ofsted Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. The survey, which ran between September 2024 and September 2025, drew 21 responses and showed particularly high levels of satisfaction around communication and wellbeing. 71% of parents strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and the same proportion strongly agreed that the school lets them know how their child is doing. The school is also popular in practical terms: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 37 applications for just 17 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.18. All 17 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while demand is strong, families who put Fitzwilliam first have a realistic chance of getting in.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSecond Avenue, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 5BA
HeadteacherLynsey Whalley
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils227
Free School Meals (FSM)28.4%
School Capacity227 / 210 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 21 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jun 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosGymnasiumSensory RoomLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

NetballAthleticsCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningFilm ClubCodingChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fitzwilliam Primary School

Fitzwilliam Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.