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King's Meadow Academy

Wakefield, WF9 5BPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
43%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#12,041
of 13,686 nationally

About King's Meadow Academy

Of the 46 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 78% said they would recommend King's Meadow Academy to other families. That's a solid majority, though it's worth noting that 22% said they would not. The school is oversubscribed for Reception places in 2025/26, with 37 applications for 25 places — a ratio of 1.48 applicants per spot. 21 of those applications were first-preference choices, suggesting genuine local demand. On individual questions, parents were most positive about their child doing well at the school (89% agreeing or strongly agreeing) and the range of clubs and activities available (87% positive). The trickiest area appears to be SEND support: 50% of parents agreed the school gives SEND children the support they need, but 34% disagreed, and 26% of responding parents said their child has SEND.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWakefield Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 5BP
HeadteacherLauren Penny
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils243
Free School Meals (FSM)44.4%
School Capacity243 / 315 (77% full)

The full report on this school

What 46 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 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, 18 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsDining HallForest SchoolICT SuiteArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersSwimmingNetballAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessGardeningArt Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:10-18:00

Source: kingsmeadowacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About King's Meadow Academy

King's Meadow Academy 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.