Jerry Clay Academy
Jerry Clay Lane, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0NPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Jerry Clay Academy is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 2nd of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 March 2017, report published 2 May 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 October 2023
There is zero complacency for what children can achieve in this remarkable school. Despite its outstanding status, the school has continued to improve since the last inspection. Leaders are relentless in their continuous pursuit of excellence. The school is extremely popular because of its superb reputation. Every parent and carer who responded to Ofsted's survey would recommend the school. They know that the quality of education on offer is exceptional. The curriculum is innovative and exceeds national curriculum expectations. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary in every lesson. Pupils' attendance is much higher than average, so no one misses out on rich learning opportunities. This contributes to the exceptionally high standards that pupils achieve in all subjects and in all key stages. Leaders' wholehearted commitment to pupils' wider development matches their ambition for pupils' academic achievement. Pupils develop leadership skills incrementally as they move through the school. By the time they become 'Junior Leaders' in Year 6, pupils make a significant contribution to the life of the school. They are gaining skills and experiences that prepare them well not only for secondary school, but for the workplace.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
211 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Jerry Clay Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrenthorpe Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 53% met the expected standard |
| Newton Hill Community School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ACCOMPLISH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Tony Palin
- Phone
- 01924303665
- Address
- Jerry Clay Lane, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0NP
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 137148
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.