Normanton Junior Academy
Church Lane, Normanton, WF6 1EYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Normanton Junior Academy is a primary school in Normanton for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 26th of 98 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 March 2018, report published 30 April 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 July 2023
Pupils enjoy attending Normanton Junior Academy. There are high expectations for their learning and behaviour. Whether in class or on the playground, pupils behave very well. Pupils are highly supportive of one another in classrooms and try to live up to the school's motto of 'together we learn'. Pupils are respectful of people's differences. They recognise that it is OK to be different. Pupils feel safe in school. Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident that staff will help them if they have any concerns. Leaders have ensured that there are many opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests. Pupils enjoy taking part in a wide range of extra-curricular experiences, such as American football and media clubs. Clubs are well attended by all groups of pupils. Leaders prioritise the development of pupils' character. The school's reward system encourages pupils to be kind and to broaden their experiences. Leaders are ambitious for what pupils can achieve. Subject leaders have thought carefully about the knowledge that is included in the school's curriculum. Pupils enjoy a range of opportunities to experience trips to places of interest and visiting speakers. This helps to bring the curriculum to life.
What the school should improve
- Systems to check what pupils know and can remember are not embedded in all subjects. Some leaders do not have a comprehensive understanding of how well pupils are learning the intended curriculum. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders are supported to use effective systems to check what pupils know, remember, and can do in each subject of the curriculum.
- Some teachers do not check whether pupils understand what they are being taught carefully enough in mathematics. This means that some pupils find work too easy, and others find work too hard. Leaders should support teachers to make thorough checks on pupils' learning so that they can provide work that closely meets all pupils' needs in mathematics.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
357 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Normanton Junior Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Newlands Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 38% met the expected standard |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Altofts Junior Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Luke Welsh
- Phone
- 01924967613
- Address
- Church Lane, Normanton, WF6 1EY
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 141878
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.