SchoolScoresWrenthorpe Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Imperial Avenue, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0LW
01924 967618 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 April 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
103 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 25th highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 30th highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 32nd highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 30 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 22nd highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 72 parents who had raised a concern Joint 26th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 76% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND Joint 4th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 73% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 21st highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 33%). 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.
59% — 4 points below the Wakefield average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 | 42 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 30 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 116 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.7
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 102nd highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 101st highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 90th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.7% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 79th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 50th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 45th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 27th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 87% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.2 | 22.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 95% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.7 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 66th highest of 111 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 49% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 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
- Jerry Clay Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newton Hill Community School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wakefield St Johns CofE Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rooks Nest Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Austin's Catholic Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wrenthorpe Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wrenthorpe Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 April 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Wrenthorpe Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Wrenthorpe Academy?
90% of the 103 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Wrenthorpe Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Wrenthorpe Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 30 families put Wrenthorpe Academy as their first choice for 42 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 30 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 144237.
- 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.