Wrenthorpe Academy
Wakefield, WF2 0LW · Wakefield · primary school
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50th 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 3,869 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wrenthorpe Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest School and Young Voices clubs. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 314 pupils against a stated capacity of 314. 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 below the expected standard in literacy? What specific activities take place during the Forest School sessions? How does the school manage the transition for children moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Wrenthorpe Academy
Overview
Wrenthorpe Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a place ‘where everyone is valued’, fulfilling this ambition through a nurturing culture and an ambitious curriculum. Pupils enjoy a safe, calm, and inclusive environment where they are encouraged to be curious and resilient learners.
Strengths
- The curriculum is clear, with frequent opportunities for pupils to revisit learning and apply prior knowledge across subjects.
- Reading is a high priority, with skilled staff teaching phonics well and providing prompt support for pupils when needed.
- The school identifies and supports the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities well, adapting learning to meet individual requirements.
- Pupils’ personal development is central to the school’s ethos, with strong pastoral care helping them cope with emotions and prepare for life beyond school.
- Attendance is high, and leaders highlight the importance of regular attendance to parents, providing information on the negative impact of persistent absence.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that its improved approaches to teachers’ assessment of what pupils know and can do are used accurately and effectively, so that all pupils achieve the best possible outcomes.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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