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St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Wakefield, WF6 2HZPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#7,971
of 13,686 nationally

About St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School in Wakefield is a state-funded, mixed Roman Catholic primary for ages 3 to 11, and it is currently oversubscribed. The school has 227 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, meaning it is running above its official limit. Demand is strong: for 27 places in the 2025/26 intake, the school received 71 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.63 applicants per place. All 27 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which suggests that while competition exists, families who put it first are likely to succeed. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools (typically around 23-24%), indicating a relatively less disadvantaged intake compared with many schools nationally. This is a school that clearly appeals to local Catholic families and those seeking a faith-based primary with a strong community feel, and its popularity is reflected in the numbers.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressBeckbridge Lane, Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 2HZ
HeadteacherKatie Hartley
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils227
Free School Meals (FSM)12.4%
School Capacity227 / 210 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Nov 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsGymnasiumICT SuiteArt StudiosForest SchoolSports HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsNetballSwimmingGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaArt ClubCodingBook ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:20-16:20

Source: sjb.bkcat.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.