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Primary (Reception - Year 6)
Council: Wakefield

South Kirkby Academy

Pontefract, Wakefield - WF9 3DP

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“South Kirkby Academy is a special place to work and I truly believe I have the best job in the world working with our wonderful children and talented team of staff. South Kirkby Academy is a vibrant, inclusive, safe and nurturing school providing excellent teaching, learning and opportunity.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School

Pontefract, Wakefield - WF9 3EA

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

PrimarySince 1996Ofsted: Good

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Quality of education: Good

South Ossett Infant Academy

Ossett, Wakefield - WF5 0BE

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Austin's Catholic Primary School

Wakefield, Wakefield - WF1 3PF

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Botolphs CE Academy

Knottingley, Wakefield - WF11 9BT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Giles C of E Academy

Pontefract, Wakefield - WF8 1HG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At St Giles CE Academy the curriculum is designed to: recognise children’s prior learning, provide first hand learning experiences, allow the children to grow spiritually, develop interpersonal skills, build resilience and become creative, critical thinkers.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Helen's CE Primary School

Pontefract, Wakefield - WF9 4EG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our school shares a deep and meaningful bond with both St Helen’s church. Rooted in Christian values and guided by the principles of the Church of England, we believe that faith plays a vital role in shaping both academic excellence and personal character.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Wakefield, Wakefield - WF5 0DQ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimarySince 2012No rating on record

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

Castleford, Wakefield - WF10 4JB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract

Pontefract, Wakefield - WF8 4AA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe

Pontefract, Wakefield - WF9 2BP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Michael's CofE Academy

Wakefield, Wakefield - WF2 9JA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Normanton, Wakefield - WF6 2HZ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy

Wakefield, Wakefield - WF3 4NT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At the heart of our school are our children. We want them to be happy, safe and excited to come to school each day. We want them to love learning, to believe in themselves and to know that they are valued and respected.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Wakefield, Wakefield - WF3 4HS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At our school, we are committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive community rooted in Christian teachings and values. Through the Parable of the Sower (Luke 8:5-15), we come to understand that, like seeds, our resilience and perseverance can unlock immense potential within each of us.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Pontefract, Wakefield - WF7 6DJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Streethouse Primary is a happy place to learn; where our children feel safe, secure and supported as they grow in confidence to become life-long learners.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School

Wakefield, Wakefield - WF2 8QW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive and safe environment for all our children, where diversity is celebrated. We are proud of the positive, purposeful and calm atmosphere in the school.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School

Pontefract, Wakefield - WF8 3NP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We aim to ensure a pupil’s time at The Rookeries is filled with growth and discovery, leading to success for every member of the community. Our partnership with the school community is vital in helping us achieve our shared goal of helping all pupils reach their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Vale Primary Academy

Knottingley, Wakefield - WF11 8JF

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We will ensure children enjoy a curriculum and range of experiences that develops their aspirations, confidence, and independence. Enabling them to become active members of society with the skills confidence, knowledge and experience to actively engage in social debate and discussion.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Towngate Primary Academy

Ossett, Wakefield - WF5 0QA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Towngate, central to all we do are our values which underpin our curriculum. Our children are supported to learn so that they know more and remember more over time to become lifelong learners, ready for their journey beyond primary school.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record