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Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School

Wakefield, WF2 6AS · Wakefield · primary school

Ofsted: Not judged · 2025 Mixed Primary Church of England
OfstedNot judged
Pupils608
FSM24.3%
KS2 expected45%

Catchment / designated area

'Each school, regardless of type, serves a catchment area' — ranked after looked-after children and siblings.

Source: Wakefield admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2025-01-07)

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Requires improvement
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Requires improvement

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Sandal Magna Community Academy 0.7 mi · Primary · Good Wakefield, WF1 5NF Walton Primary Academy 1.1 mi · Primary · Good Wakefield, WF2 6LD Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource 1.1 mi · Primary · Good Wakefield, WF2 7RU Hendal Primary School 1.3 mi · Primary · Not judged Wakefield, WF2 7QW The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School 1.6 mi · Primary · Good Wakefield, WF2 8QW Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 1.7 mi · Primary · Good Wakefield, WF1 4PE

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Wakefield admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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