Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Wakefield, WF1 3JP · Wakefield · primary school
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75th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,103 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 2.1/10 nationally. 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
St John’s All Stars After-school club provides wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 curriculum support pupils who are below the national median in literacy? What specific activities does the All Stars club offer during the term?
What Ofsted said about Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Overview
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School continues to be a good school. Pupils are described as "thriving" within a community that has a strong "family feel," underpinned by Christian teachings and trusting relationships. The school warmly welcomes pupils from diverse backgrounds, including those speaking English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Christian values are central to the curriculum, with gospel teachings underpinning school rules and fostering a happy, safe environment.
- The school has a "good reputation" for supporting pupils with SEND, using specialist resources consistently to improve communication and interaction skills.
- Mathematics outcomes are strong, supported by an "ambitious curriculum" and practical work that helps pupils with SEND understand concepts.
- Personal development is a strength, with older pupils engaging in age-appropriate discussions on moral issues, such as consent and gender.
- Staff effectively check pupils’ understanding during lessons, allowing misconceptions to be corrected immediately and reducing teacher workload.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not adapted well enough for pupils who speak English as an additional language, resulting in too few catching up with peers.
- The school should provide training to ensure all staff have the skills to adapt the curriculum for these pupils.
- The school misses opportunities to use pupils’ first languages in classroom labels and displays, which overloads the working memory of early-stage learners.
Safeguarding
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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
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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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