Middlestown Primary Academy
Wakefield, WF4 4QE · Wakefield · primary school
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8th 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 — 9.7/10 against 4,166 of them, against 9.5/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Middlestown Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 27.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Sewing, Winter Arts and Crafts, Makaton, Dance, Multi Sports, Skateboarding, and Wednesday Club. They participate in The Daily Mile, Parkrun, and Sports Festivals. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Middlestown Primary Academy
Overview
Middlestown Primary Academy is described as a "safe haven where pupils thrive," with leaders and staff working hard to ensure pupils succeed academically and socially. The report highlights that pupils achieve very well, particularly in mathematics, and leave school as "eloquent, enthusiastic and confident learners."
Strengths
- Pupils achieve very well, with outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics "above the standards achieved nationally."
- Attendance is high and persistent absenteeism is "very low," supported by close monitoring and partnership with parents.
- Behaviour is "calm and orderly," with bullying being rare and staff applying high expectations consistently.
- The curriculum is "exciting" and "innovative," using web-based resources to broaden pupils’ understanding of the wider world.
- The school is "highly inclusive," with sharply targeted support ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make strong progress.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that children in the early years benefit consistently from "high-quality adult interactions" so that opportunities to practise and learn new vocabulary are maximised.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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