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Normanton Junior Academy

Primary · Academy sponsor led · Normanton, WF6 1EY

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#1,268 of 15,057

Better than 91% of schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Normanton Junior Academy Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Mar 2018

Ofsted rating
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy sponsor led
Ages7 to 11
Pupils357
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Luke Welsh
TrustWATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Local authorityWakefield
Opened01 Aug 2015
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 141878.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolWakefieldEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths83%, better than England, better than Wakefield63%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.10%, similar to England, similar to Wakefield9%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.107, similar to England, better than Wakefield105106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.107, better than England, better than Wakefield104105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.105, similar to England, similar to Wakefield104105
Expected standard in reading90%, better than England, better than Wakefield73%76%
Expected standard in writing90%, better than England, better than Wakefield74%73%
Expected standard in maths89%, better than England, better than Wakefield74%75%
Pupils taking tests89--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils357
Girls190
Boys167
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.28.6%
First language not English13.2%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.360
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.0.8%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.68
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.4
Average class size29.8

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
85.4%
Other White
7.6%
African
2.2%
White and Asian
1.7%
Other mixed
1.1%
Other Black
0.8%
White and Black African
0.3%
Irish
0%
Traveller of Irish heritage
0%
Gypsy/Roma
0%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher25.5
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.13.8
Teachers (FTE)14
Teaching assistants (FTE)11.05
Support staff (FTE)16.55
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2514.1
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2510.3
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250.6
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/253.2

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolWakefieldEngland
Overall absence4.2%, better than England, better than Wakefield5.2%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.11.3%, similar to England, better than Wakefield13.5%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.0.6%, similar to England, better than Wakefield1.1%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate0%
Pupils with one or more suspensions0%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Normanton Junior Academy
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryNormanton All Saints CofE Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.3 miSecondaryOutwood Academy FreestonAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryNewlands Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
0.4 miPrimarySt. John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryAltofts Junior AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryLee Brigg Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.9 miPrimaryNormanton Common Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miPrimaryMartin Frobisher Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.5 miPrimaryStreethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
1.8 miPrimarySharlston Community SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Normanton Junior Academy

What is Normanton Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?

Normanton Junior Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 21 Mar 2018.

How does Normanton Junior Academy rank in England?

Normanton Junior Academy ranks 1,268 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (better than 91% of schools).

What are Normanton Junior Academy's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 83% of pupils at Normanton Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How many pupils attend Normanton Junior Academy?

Normanton Junior Academy has 357 pupils aged 7 to 11.

What is the capacity of Normanton Junior Academy?

Normanton Junior Academy had 360 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Normanton Junior Academy?

At Normanton Junior Academy, the average class had 29.8 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 25.5 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Normanton Junior Academy?

In 2025/26, pupils at Normanton Junior Academy missed 4.2% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 11.3% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.