SchoolScoresAltofts Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Ash Tree Gardens, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2NF
01924 899449 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Normanton comparisons use the 5 of its 8 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Normanton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Normanton. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Normanton. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Normanton. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied 34th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 16% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 39% | – | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 29 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Normanton. Higher than 9% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 15th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 27% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Normanton. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Normanton figures pool parents at the Normanton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
86 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 108208), before it changed to its current form.
66% — 3 points above the Wakefield average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wakefield. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Normanton. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.3% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 8 state primary schools in Normanton. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Normanton. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 8 state primary schools in Normanton. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Normanton. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Normanton. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Normanton. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Normanton. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 8 state primary schools in Normanton. Higher than 56% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.1 | 22.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Normanton. Higher than 58% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.2 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 8 state primary schools in Normanton. Higher than 53% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong
- Martin Frobisher Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Normanton Junior Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Newlands Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Normanton Common Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2020 · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanley St Peters CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Altofts Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Altofts Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Altofts Junior Academy?
63% of the 35 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Altofts Junior Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152435.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.