Jerry Clay Academy
About Jerry Clay Academy
Jerry Clay Academy is a state primary school in Wakefield that is currently running at full capacity with 212 pupils against a published capacity of 210, and the demand for places is intense. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 164 applications for just 28 places, with 70 families listing it as their first preference and only 27 first-preference offers made. That works out at nearly six applicants for every place. The school serves a relatively affluent intake: just 7.1% of pupils qualify for free school meals, well below the national average of around 23% and significantly lower than many other primaries in the Wakefield local authority. The school has no religious character and is mixed-gender, taking children from age 4 to 11. Its headteacher is Tony Palin.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2023Latest monitoring visit (18 Oct 2023): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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