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.
Key Details
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 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
19 Mar 2025Latest monitoring visit (19 Mar 2025): Improved significantly
Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
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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