Middlestown Primary Academy

About Middlestown Primary Academy

Middlestown Primary Academy is a state primary school in Wakefield, serving children aged 2 to 11. It sits 15th out of 97 primary schools in the local authority, placing it comfortably in the top 25% of schools in the area. The top three schools in the same league table are Jerry Clay Academy, Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy, and Larks Hill Junior and Infant School, all of which share a ranking score of 93. Middlestown’s own score of 80 reflects solid performance, though there is room to climb. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 46 applications for 30 places and 29 of those offers going to first-preference families. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, about 3.3 kilometres away, which gives some context for families weighing up their options within the Wakefield area.

Academically, Middlestown performs well above the Wakefield average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of 64%. The school also excels at stretching its pupils: 25% achieved the higher standard across all three subjects. In reading, 45% reached the higher standard, and in maths that figure was 50%. Average scaled scores were 109 in both reading and maths, well above the national benchmark of 100. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, rated it Good overall, with leadership and management, early years provision, and behaviour all judged Good. This is a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2013, when it was rated Requires Improvement. The ungraded inspection noted that the school had improved significantly since that earlier visit, and the current Good rating reflects a sustained upward trajectory.

The school offers a broad range of facilities, including an ICT suite, art studios, a sports hall, a library, a gymnasium, and a forest school area. Clubs such as coding, drama, science club and eco club run alongside sports including netball, gymnastics, tennis and athletics. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school lists provisions for dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autism, and social, emotional and mental health support. Parent View responses from 46 families in the 2024/25 period show strong satisfaction: 85% would recommend the school, and 87% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy there. However, concerns around bullying and SEND support are more mixed — 24% disagreed that bullying is dealt with effectively, and 25% disagreed that SEND children receive the support they need. The school is a good fit for families who value strong academic outcomes, a wide range of activities, and a clear improvement story, but those with specific SEND concerns may want to investigate further.

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