Normanton Common Primary Academy
Castleford Road, Normanton, WF6 1QUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Normanton Common Primary Academy is a primary school in Normanton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 47th of 98 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 March 2019, report published 29 April 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2024
This is a welcoming, happy and harmonious school. The 'shine' values of success, happiness, inspiration and nurture for everyone, are lived out by staff and pupils. The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour and academic achievement. Pupils rise to meet these expectations. Pupils leave Normanton Common fully prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils behave well in school. They feel safe and happy. Unkind words are rare. Adults help pupils to get along if there are ever any arguments. Children in early years are excited by their learning. Pupils are welcoming to visitors. They have a variety of leadership opportunities, including being reading ambassadors or part of the trust pupil parliament. There is a 'buzz' in school. Pupils enjoy being here. The themes and topics that pupils study are wide and varied. As the school works to further strengthen the curriculum, teachers and pupils alike know exactly what content is to be covered in different subjects. The school has a specific focus on helping pupils to understand and celebrate difference. A focus on significant people in the curriculum helps to broaden pupils' understanding of British society.
What the school should improve
- Some subjects are further ahead in identifying the precise knowledge that needs to be taught and in what order. As a result, pupils' achievement in some foundation subjects is stronger than others. The school should continue to develop all foundation subjects and ensure that these curriculums are implemented effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
334 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Normanton Common Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Normanton Junior Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Altofts Junior Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Martin Frobisher Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Courtenay Walls
- Phone
- 01924967612
- Address
- Castleford Road, Normanton, WF6 1QU
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 141799
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.