Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
Field Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7RUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 24th of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 July 2013, report published 30 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 July 2023
Leaders have created a strong ethos based on the values of kindness, respect, perseverance and trust. Pupils understand the values and thrive in this inclusive school. They know teachers have high expectations. Pupils are clear about how to be good learners. They behave well in lessons and around school. Bullying is incredibly rare. Adults notice when pupils need help. Pupils feel safe and trust adults. They know adults take any concerns seriously. There are strong positive relationships based on respect and friendship. Pupils know they belong to the school family. Governors describe the school as the foundation of the community it serves. Parents report how they feel welcomed into the school and feel part of it. They say staff are 'approachable, caring and have the best interests of the children at heart'. Children are happy. Parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) say the support the school provides is 'life changing'. Pupils are proud of the opportunities they have to take on responsibility. For example, they vote for school councillors to represent them. Pupils know they have a voice. Adults listen to them. School councillors report back about their meetings in assemblies and class discussions.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in early years is designed so children achieve the early learning goals. However, despite subject leaders recently considering how this learning prepares children for key stage 1 and beyond, there is more to do. Leaders must ensure the school's curriculum is carefully planned from children's starting points in early years to strengthen the links with learning from Year 1 and beyond.
- A few pupils are regularly absent. As a result, they miss vital learning. Additionally, they do not benefit from the wealth of wider opportunities provided by the school. Leaders should continue to work with these pupils and their families to ensure all pupils attend school regularly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
34 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
245 pupils on roll, with places for 250
Schools near Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandal Magna Community Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Wakefield Lawefield Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 45% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Methodist
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Donna Clark
- Phone
- 01924204940
- Address
- Field Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7RU
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 108252
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.