Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Pontefract, WF7 6DJ · Wakefield · primary school
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97th 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 — 0.7/10 against 1,800 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| 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.
Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 105 pupils against a stated capacity of 131. 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 to move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between current results and national medians? How does the new inspection framework’s separate grading affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Overview
The report describes a "welcoming and inclusive school" where pupils feel safe and valued, with "calm and purposeful" behaviour. However, it highlights significant concerns regarding attendance, which remains "below national expectations," and gaps in foundational knowledge in reading, writing, and mathematics that limit pupils' progress.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Leaders provide strong pastoral support, ensuring vulnerable pupils are "identified early" and receive "timely and coordinated" help.
- Staff create a "positive and collaborative" culture, with leaders prioritising staff wellbeing and workload.
- Pupils benefit from a "broad range of wider opportunities," including trips and leadership roles, fostering confidence and belonging.
- Teaching is generally clear, with staff adapting lessons so pupils with special educational needs can "access the curriculum alongside their peers."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must address "gaps in foundational knowledge" in spelling, grammar, handwriting, and mathematical fluency by using "small, well-sequenced steps."
- A more "consistent and long-term approach" is needed to improve attendance, moving beyond "short term strategies" to secure lasting changes.
- The early years curriculum requires clearer identification of "precise knowledge" and better-designed learning opportunities to ensure children are "well prepared for Year 1."
Safeguarding
The report confirms that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that "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 | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 31% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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