Rooks Nest Academy

About Rooks Nest Academy

Rooks Nest Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wakefield community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 366 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (116% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Rooks Nest Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kimberley Dawson, it falls under Wakefield local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1585th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 97 in Wakefield.

Rooks Nest Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 164 applications for 45 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Rooks Nest Academy include Gymnasium, Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Chess, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Wakefield, Rooks Nest Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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