Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School
98%
Capacity
410
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School
Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wakefield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 410 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alison Halley, it falls under Wakefield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7521st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 55th out of 97 in Wakefield.
Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 43 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.0/5 from 9 parents).
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 Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School include Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Netball, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Choir, Film Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wakefield, Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School 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 | Shepstye Road, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF4 5BE |
| Headteacher | Alison Halley |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Number of Pupils | 410 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.3% |
| School Capacity | 410 / 420 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7521st of 13,686
Nationally
798th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
55th of 97
In Wakefield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
61%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
79
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Shepstye Road, Wakefield
Wakefield, WF4 5BE
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