Rooks Nest Academy
Wakefield, WF1 3DX · Wakefield · primary school
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17th 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 — 9.2/10 against 4,298 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rooks Nest Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. 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 (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 368 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
Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Rooks Nest Academy
Overview
Rooks Nest Academy is described as an “inclusive and welcoming school” where pupils enjoy attending and behave well. Leaders maintain “high expectations” for academic and personal development, fostering positive relationships and a strong sense of fairness among students. The inspection found that the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership are all effective, with staff committed to fostering a lasting love of learning.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and respectful,” with bullying being “rare and dealt with decisively.”
- Teachers use effective strategies to help pupils remember learning, such as revisiting previous work in music.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “supported well” with appropriate curriculum adaptations.
- Leaders have “prioritised reading,” introducing a consistent phonics scheme that helps children feel successful.
- Governors provide an “appropriate balance of support and challenge” to school leaders.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not mapped out with “sufficient clarity” in some subjects and the early years.
- Important knowledge and vocabulary have not been “clearly identified” in all areas, meaning pupils do not consistently learn the most important things.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with thorough records kept and clear systems in place for reporting concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 91% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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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