St Giles C of E Academy
111%
Capacity
349
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Giles C of E Academy
St Giles C of E Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wakefield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 349 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Giles C of E Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Richard Grace, 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 1610th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 97 in Wakefield.
St Giles C of E Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 108 applications for 44 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.
St Giles C of E Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.4/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (54 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Giles C of E Academy include Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wakefield, St Giles C of E 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St Giles C of E Academy, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF8 1HG |
| Headteacher | Andrew Richard Grace |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Number of Pupils | 349 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.8% |
| School Capacity | 349 / 315 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jan 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Jan 2025): Improved significantly
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1610th of 13,686
Nationally
155th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
17th of 97
In Wakefield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
54 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
108
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
59 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Giles C of E Academy
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Contact Information
St Giles C of E Academy, Pontefract
Wakefield, WF8 1HG
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