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Jerry Clay Academy

Wakefield, WF2 0NPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
93%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
2.5×
Oversubscribed
70 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#160 of 13,686 nationally

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressJerry Clay Lane, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF2 0NP
HeadteacherTony Palin
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils212
Free School Meals (FSM)7.1%
School Capacity212 / 210 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 Oct 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumMusic RoomsDining HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersCricketSwimmingFootball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingChessChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthHearing

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

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