Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
92%
Capacity
121
Pupils
4.6x
Demand
About Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wakefield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 121 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 131 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Richard Tuddenham, it falls under Wakefield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 93% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 158th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 97 in Wakefield.
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 69 applications for 15 places, making it 4.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Rounders, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Choir, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wakefield, Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy 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 | Bridge Road, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF4 5PS |
| Headteacher | Richard Tuddenham |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Number of Pupils | 121 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.7% |
| School Capacity | 121 / 131 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 6 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (93%)
158th of 13,686
Nationally
12th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
3rd of 97
In Wakefield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
93%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
93%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
69
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bridge Road, Wakefield
Wakefield, WF4 5PS
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