Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School
Wakefield, WF4 5BE · Wakefield · primary school
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72nd of 98 primary schools in Wakefield we can score, 113 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.3/10 against 2,609 of them, against 2.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.89 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 369 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How has the teaching approach changed since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School
Overview
Horbury St Peter’s and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School continues to be a good school. The inspection highlights a "positive and nurturing atmosphere" where pupils feel safe and behave with "high levels of respect and politeness." Leaders have established a clear vision linked to school values, ensuring pupils understand how their work connects to these principles.
Strengths
- Pupils talk with "enthusiasm about their learning" and benefit from regular opportunities to read independently and in class.
- The early years provide a "strong start to their education," with staff knowledgeable about how young children learn and interact.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "particularly effective" for those with an education, health and care plan.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum helps pupils keep themselves safe, teaching them about consent, privacy, and healthy relationships in "age-appropriate ways."
- Staff feel supported by leaders, with "well-being and workload" considered, including additional time for curriculum development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the phonics curriculum is delivered with "consistency and fidelity" so that additional support sessions are taught with the necessary precision.
- Assessment strategies in the wider curriculum need clarification to help teachers "systematically check understanding" and provide leaders with a clear picture of pupil progress.
- Support for some pupils with SEND requires clearer targets informed by assessments to ensure the impact of provision is "refined and enhanced."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture of safeguarding, clear systems for identifying vulnerable pupils, and staff who are alert to potential instances of harmful sexual behaviour.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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