West End Academy
Pontefract, WF9 4QJ · Wakefield · primary school
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48th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.9/10 against 2,364 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
West End Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 187 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific clubs or trips are available this term?
What Ofsted said about West End Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that West End Academy provides an "exceptional education" where pupils are "safe in school." Evidence suggests the school’s work has "improved significantly across all areas" since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. The school maintains high ambitions, resulting in strong academic outcomes and a positive, inclusive environment for all pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils, including disadvantaged learners and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, "achieve highly" within a "broad and rich curriculum" that carefully links subjects.
- Staff possess "excellent subject knowledge" and deliver lessons with clarity, quickly addressing misconceptions to prevent repeated errors.
- Reading is a "high priority," with pupils becoming "fluent readers" quickly through early phonics practice and targeted support for those falling behind.
- Attendance work is described as "exemplary," supported by "excellent, trusting relationships" between staff and families.
- Pupils are "well prepared for life in modern Britain," learning about global cultures, fundamental British values, and current world events through debate and discussion.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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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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