Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
St Paul's Drive, Alverthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0BTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 23rd of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 September 2022, report published 10 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 September 2022
Pupils and staff at St Paul's live up to their 'shine' ethos. Pupils work hard and are keen to earn a 'shine', so they can win a book in the assembly raffle. Staff expect pupils to be 'ready, respectful and safe'. They have high expectations of pupils. Pupils remember these simple rules in classrooms and on the playground. Breaktimes and lunchtimes are joyous times of the day. Play leaders make sure that there is something for everyone, from team games to dancing with friends or building in the construction area. Pupils are happy and safe. They say that bullying is rare. If bullying did happen, they have trusted adults to whom they can talk. Pupils listen to adults. They understand and respect the need to treat everyone equally. They are kind and courteous. Staff are keen to develop pupils' talents and interests. Last year, they offered over 40 school clubs. These included clubs for karate and golf, which were extremely popular. Pupils enjoy the chance to get involved in competitions. They know how to stay healthy. Every child in Year 2 gets the chance to play a musical instrument. Parents and carers speak highly of the school. Parents who responded to Ofsted's inspection survey said that they would recommend the school to others.
What the school should improve
- Some subject leaders are new to their roles and have not had an opportunity to monitor their subject. This means that they are not able to evaluate the effectiveness of their curriculum for pupils. Leaders should ensure that there are robust systems in place for subject leaders to monitor their curriculum areas.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
36 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
267 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 53% met the expected standard |
| Jerry Clay Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's CofE Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Wrenthorpe Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lyndsay Ranby
- Phone
- 01924290125
- Address
- St Paul's Drive, Alverthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0BT
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 108253
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.