Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Wakefield, WF2 0AS · Wakefield · primary school
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92nd 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 — 1.7/10 against 2,364 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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.
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% 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 (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Boomwhackers, Recorders, the School band, and Choir, while also participating in drama productions and Young Voice's. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 387 pupils against a stated capacity of 350. 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 plan to improve attainment to meet national expectations following the 2024 inspection? What specific support is provided for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How does the school manage class sizes given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Overview
Pupils at Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School are described as “happy and safe” with “polite and friendly” behaviour. While early years provision and personal development are strong, the overall quality of education requires improvement due to inconsistent curriculum planning and lower-than-average outcomes in English. Leaders have identified priorities for change, but efforts have focused on short-term interventions rather than systemic improvements.
Strengths
- Early years provision is “high-quality,” with adults using “great enthusiasm and skill” to support learning and effective phonics teaching.
- Behaviour is “Good,” with “respectful relationships” throughout the school and bullying being “rare.”
- Personal development is a priority, offering a “wide range of activities” such as clubs and trips to build character.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “effective,” enabling them to access the same curriculum as peers.
- Staff enjoy working at the school, and leaders are “caring and considerate of staff well-being.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must focus on “systemic and sustainable improvement” rather than relying on short-term measures that leave key priorities unaddressed.
- The curriculum in subjects like history and geography lacks a “coherently planned and sequenced” approach, leading to gaps in pupil knowledge.
- Assessment is not used effectively to check understanding, meaning teaching does not consistently address gaps in 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 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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