St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
108%
Capacity
227
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wakefield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 227 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie Hartley, it falls under Wakefield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7971st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 58th out of 97 in Wakefield.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 27 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Forest School, Sports Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Swimming, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Art Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wakefield, St. John the Baptist 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Beckbridge Lane, Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 2HZ |
| Headteacher | Katie Hartley |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Number of Pupils | 227 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.4% |
| School Capacity | 227 / 210 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7971st of 13,686
Nationally
843rd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
58th of 97
In Wakefield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
60%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Beckbridge Lane, Normanton
Wakefield, WF6 2HZ
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