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Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Wakefield, WF1 3JPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#10,620
of 13,686 nationally

About Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School is a state primary in the Wakefield local authority, serving 211 pupils aged 4 to 11. It sits 77th out of 97 primary schools in the area, placing it in the bottom half of the local league table. The top-performing peers nearby include Jerry Clay Academy, Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy, and Larks Hill Junior and Infant School, each with a ranking score of 93. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Jerry Clay Academy, just 1.9 kilometres away. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 79 applications for 30 places and 27 first-preference applications resulting in 25 offers. This suggests a steady local reputation, even if its ranking doesn’t place it among the highest performers in Wakefield.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBelgravia Road, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF1 3JP
HeadteacherHelen Findlay
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils211
Free School Meals (FSM)17.5%
School Capacity211 / 210 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Sept 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallPlaying FieldsLibraryGymnasiumICT SuiteArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

FootballCricketDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

After-school care

15:20-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.