St Austin's Catholic Primary School
98%
Capacity
310
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Austin's Catholic Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wakefield community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 310 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 315 places).
Ofsted has rated St Austin's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher John Molyneux, it falls under Wakefield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11368th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 83rd out of 97 in Wakefield.
St Austin's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 82 applications for 35 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Austin's Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Library, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Dance, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wakefield, St Austin's Catholic Primary School 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Back Duke of York Street, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF1 3PF |
| Headteacher | John Molyneux |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Number of Pupils | 310 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.0% |
| School Capacity | 310 / 315 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Nov 2010. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11368th of 13,686
Nationally
1234th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
83rd of 97
In Wakefield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
47%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed35
82
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Austin's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Back Duke of York Street, Wakefield
Wakefield, WF1 3PF
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