SchoolScoresCrigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of CRIGGLESTONE ST JAMES CE PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Durkar Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3HY
01924 251048 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 November 2023.
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 |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
74 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 51st highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 33rd highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 49th highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied 41st highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 3% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 25% | 49% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 58 parents who had raised a concern 58th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 3% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 76% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 56th highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66%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.
64% — about the same as the Wakefield average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 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. | 102 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 45 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 40 |
| Of those, offered a place | 39 (98%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 105 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 103rd highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 84th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 96th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 81st highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 31st lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 61st lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 64th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 98th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 34% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.2 | 22.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 43rd highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 33rd highest of 111 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 75% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.8% | 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 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hendal Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- Horbury Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Mount Junior Infant and Nursery School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 November 2023.
How did Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy?
66% of the 74 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 40 families put Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 45 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 39 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 138293.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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