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Normanton Junior Academy

Wakefield, WF6 1EYPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#8,218
of 13,686 nationally

About Normanton Junior Academy

Normanton Junior Academy is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and it is running at near-full capacity with 359 pupils against a published capacity of 360. The school serves a community with above-average economic disadvantage: 30.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of roughly 24%. Despite this, the school is clearly in demand — it is oversubscribed in practical terms, with just one spare place. The headteacher is Luke Welsh, and the school has no religious character. Its intake is mixed, reflecting the local Wakefield area, and the school provides a full range of SEND support, including provision for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health. The school also has a sensory room, which is a practical resource for pupils who need a calm space. For families looking at primary options in Normanton, this is a school that is full, popular, and serving a diverse pupil body with significant additional needs.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChurch Lane, Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 1EY
HeadteacherLuke Welsh
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils359
Free School Meals (FSM)30.1%
School Capacity359 / 360 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (4 Jul 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosLibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketRoundersSwimmingFootballTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaChoirFilm ClubCodingChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:00-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Normanton Junior Academy

Normanton Junior Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.