Middlestown Primary Academy
Cross Road, Middlestown, Wakefield, WF4 4QEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Middlestown Primary Academy is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 4th of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in November 2025.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 25 November 2025, report published 1 February 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Strong standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 November 2025
Middlestown Primary Academy is a safe haven where pupils thrive. Relationships between staff and pupils are deeply respectful. During social times, pupils play harmoniously together. Older pupils take pride in their roles as sports leaders. They encourage their younger friends to participate in games and activities. Bullying is rare. Staff take pupils' concerns seriously and act quickly to make things better. The school's 'Children's Hub' is a comfortable space where pupils can speak to an adult about their worries and concerns. Pupils feel valued and cared for. Classrooms are exciting and inclusive places for pupils to learn in. Pupils show commitment to their learning and are resilient to setbacks. They are proud of the high-quality work they produce. Children's positive attitudes to their learning start in the early years. Here, children are taught how to share, take turns and follow the school rules. Like other classrooms in school, the early years is a busy and vibrant place. That said, sometimes the quality of adult interactions with children in the early years is not consistently high. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from work that is accurately matched to their needs. This helps these pupils to learn the curriculum and progress very well. The school recognises pupils' hard work, positive manners and positive attitudes through the many different rewards and certificates that they earn. Pupils look forward to their weekly 'golden time' activities, which celebrate their efforts throughout the week. Pupils' love of school and learning is reflected in their high rates of attendance. The school's 'I care' virtues are demonstrated through pupils' behaviour and the kindness they show towards one another. By the time pupils leave the school, they are eloquent, enthusiastic and confident learners. They are very well prepared for their next steps.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that children in the early years benefit consistently from high-quality adult interactions, so that the opportunities they get to practise and learn new vocabulary are maximised.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
217 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Middlestown Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 93% met the expected standard |
| Thornhill Junior and Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Overthorpe CofE Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PLACE PARTNERSHIP - A MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hannah Young
- Phone
- 01924278290
- Address
- Cross Road, Middlestown, Wakefield, WF4 4QE
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 143810
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.