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Sandal Magna Community Academy

Wakefield, WF1 5NFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.7×
Oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#5,293
of 13,686 nationally

About Sandal Magna Community Academy

Sandal Magna Community Academy is a state primary school in the Wakefield local authority, serving children aged 3 to 11. It sits in the middle of the local pack: ranked 46th out of 97 primary schools in the authority, placing it in the top half. The three highest-ranked peers in the area — Jerry Clay Academy, Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy, and Larks Hill Junior and Infant School — all share a ranking score of 93, well above Sandal Magna’s score of 67. The school is led by headteacher Craig Elliott and has no religious character. With 263 pupils on roll, it is just one over its official capacity of 262, suggesting it is running very close to full. A significant 36.5 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, which gives a clear sense of the community it serves.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBelle Vue Road, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF1 5NF
HeadteacherCraig Elliott
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils263
Free School Meals (FSM)36.5%
School Capacity263 / 262 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
GymnasiumDining HallMusic RoomsSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballGymnasticsCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaChoirScience ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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