Oyster Park Primary Academy
Castleford, WF10 3SN · Wakefield · primary school
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96th 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 — 1.0/10 against 1,087 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oyster Park Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the 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 (1.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 349 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 have not reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are being taken to improve attainment in reading, writing and maths? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Oyster Park Primary Academy
Overview
Oyster Park Primary Academy provides a "warm, welcoming environment" where pupils feel safe and benefit from high-quality pastoral care and personal development opportunities. However, overall attainment in core subjects remains below national averages, and the school faces challenges with inconsistent teaching quality and low attendance rates.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Personal development is rated at a "Strong standard," with pupils gaining life skills, resilience, and a deep understanding of British values.
- Inclusion is effective; leaders provide "well‑designed support" for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, acting as a "beacon of belonging."
- Early years provision is solid, with staff prioritising language development and helping children make a "positive start to school life."
- Leadership has driven "rapid, purposeful improvement" since joining the trust, creating a supportive culture for staff and families.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure attendance rates improve for all pupils, reducing persistent absence to be at least in line with national averages.
- Leaders should embed actions to improve consistency in the curriculum and teaching, supporting teachers to use assessment strategies effectively.
- Leaders must ensure all teachers know how to address gaps in learning effectively so that all pupils progress through the curriculum and achieve well.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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