Rooks Nest Academy
Rooks Nest Road, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 3DXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rooks Nest Academy is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 10th of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 March 2023, report published 18 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 March 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to this inclusive and welcoming school. Leaders have high expectations for pupils, both academically and personally. Pupils are polite and respectful. Positive relationships are enjoyed throughout school. Older pupils provide positive role models for younger pupils. Staff are committed to fostering a love of learning that will last the pupils a lifetime. Pupils behave well in lessons and at social times. Teachers consistently apply the agreed behaviour policy, and pupils understand the consequences of inappropriate behaviour. Pupils say that everyone is kind. Instances of bullying are rare and dealt with decisively by leaders. Pupils appreciate the range of clubs and extra-curricular activities that are on offer. They can attend several sporting clubs. These clubs are open to all. Pupils have opportunities to take on leadership roles such as school councillors, eco warriors, playground leaders, house captains and librarians. These roles prepare them well to become active and positive members of society.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects and in the early years, the curriculum is not mapped out with sufficient clarity. The important knowledge and vocabulary that leaders want pupils to learn have not been clearly identified. This means that pupils do not consistently learn the most important things. Leaders need to ensure that important knowledge, skills and vocabulary are clearly defined in all subjects to enable teachers to plan lessons that focus on the most important learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
46 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
368 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Rooks Nest Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
| Newton Hill Community School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 87% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ROOKS NEST ACADEMY
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Kimberley Dawson
- Phone
- 01924870700
- Address
- Rooks Nest Road, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 3DX
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 137438
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.