Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Durkar Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3HYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 35th of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 November 2023, report published 31 January 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

44 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths64%

64%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

296 pupils on roll, with places for 315

Eligible for free school meals9.8%

9.8%, 16.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.1%

4.1%, 17.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.4%

7.4%, 7.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.7%

1.7%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	71% met the expected standard
Hendal Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	51% met the expected standard
Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	91% met the expected standard
Horbury Primary Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	78% met the expected standard
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	56% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: CRIGGLESTONE ST JAMES CE PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Miss Beverley Minor
Phone: 01924251048
Website: stjamesacademy.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Durkar Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3HY
Local authority: Wakefield
URN: 138293

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.