Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
115%
Capacity
242
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wakefield community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 242 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (115% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Brown, it falls under Wakefield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11984th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 90th out of 97 in Wakefield.
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 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 Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Forest School, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cross Country, Football, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Chess, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wakefield, Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Charles Street, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF1 4PE |
| Headteacher | Emma Brown |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Number of Pupils | 242 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.2% |
| School Capacity | 242 / 210 (115% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
11984th of 13,686
Nationally
1312th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
90th of 97
In Wakefield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
34%
'23/24
43%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Charles Street, Wakefield
Wakefield, WF1 4PE
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