Newlands Primary School
Normanton, WF6 1BB · Wakefield · primary school
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98th 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 — 0.6/10 against 1,202 of them, against 0.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 62% | 0.41 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newlands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, 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 (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 270 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 not meeting expected standards in literacy and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place for the 0.0% who reached the higher standard? How does the school plan to improve attainment in the coming academic year?
What Ofsted said about Newlands Primary School
Overview
Newlands Primary School is a place where pupils are “happy and safe” and benefit from “caring and supportive relationships with staff.” While behaviour and personal development are rated as good, the quality of education and leadership require improvement, particularly regarding curriculum consistency and pupil outcomes in core subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, following expectations set out in ‘The Newlands Way’ to “cooperate, work hard and be respectful.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “thoughtful and precise,” with needs identified quickly.
- Early reading teaching is strong, with a “well-planned early reading phonics curriculum” helping pupils develop confidence.
- Mathematics curriculum is “carefully structured,” allowing pupils to develop secure knowledge over time.
- Staff are “very proud to work at the school” and feel supported to develop their practice.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects does not clearly identify important knowledge or its sequence, leading to inconsistent implementation and learning.
- The English curriculum lacks clarity on how writing should be taught, resulting in pupils developing “poor writing habits” and struggling with accuracy.
- The early years curriculum is not clearly defined or sequenced, meaning some children are not well prepared for key stage 1.
- Attendance remains a priority, as a small group of pupils are “absent too often” and miss essential learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 20% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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