Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School
Painthorpe Lane, Crigglestone, Wakefield, WF4 3HWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 15th of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2019, report published 12 January 2020
- 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 8 January 2025
Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming school. They value their education and have positive attitudes. The school is a place of nurture, where pupils feel safe and cared for. Positive relationships are promoted and developed. A cheerful atmosphere spreads through the school. The school is a close-knit and supportive community. Staff know pupils and families well. The school's curriculum prepares pupils well for their next stages. Pupils respond well to the school's high expectations for their academic achievement and their behaviour. Adults support pupils to deepen their understanding of their own feelings. This helps pupils to manage their own emotions independently and with increasing maturity. In lessons, pupils are attentive and engage well with their learning. They move around school calmly and sensibly. Pupils are kind and caring. Visitors are greeted with courtesy. The school prepares pupils well for their later lives and to become positive members of society. They proudly undertake roles of responsibility, such as digital leaders and school councillors. 'BEAM' ambassadors promote inclusion and are there to challenge instances of discrimination. However, pupils report that this does not occur at their school.
What the school should improve
- There is variation in how well handwriting is taught. This means that some pupils do not secure foundational skills in handwriting, such as accurate letter formation, well enough. The school should work with staff to improve teaching in this area so that all pupils can write well.
- In some subjects, teachers do not develop pupils' disciplinary knowledge well enough. This means that some of the subject-specific vocabulary and related concepts are not learned by pupils in sufficient depth. The school should ensure that teaching enables pupils to develop a deep understanding of key terms and associated concepts across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
24 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
198 pupils on roll, with places for 201
Schools near Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 91% met the expected standard |
| Hendal Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 51% met the expected standard |
| Horbury Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kershia Haren
- Phone
- 01924303520
- Address
- Painthorpe Lane, Crigglestone, Wakefield, WF4 3HW
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 108211
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.