SchoolScoresCrigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Stoney Lane, Hall Green, Wakefield, WF4 3LZ
01924 242917 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 20 November 2018.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
84 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Wakefield comparisons use the 62 of its 113 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 51 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 | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 45 parents who had raised a concern Joint 3rd highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 91% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 76% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Wakefield figures pool parents at the Wakefield 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
44 pupils in this year group.
91% — 28 points above the Wakefield average, and 29 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 91% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 25% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 91% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 44 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 57 |
| Of those, offered a place | 43 (75%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 119 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 71st highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.7% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 54th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 81st highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 107th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 19th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 39th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 52nd lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 63rd highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 67% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.0 | 22.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 46th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 94th highest of 111 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hendal Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Bretton Junior and Infant School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 strong, 3 expected · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Horbury Primary Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Mount Junior Infant and Nursery School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walton Primary Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 November 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 91% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 29 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School?
99% of the 84 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 57 families put Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School as their first choice for 44 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 43 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 108212.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.