St Austin's Catholic Primary School
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 42nd of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2010.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 November 2010, report published 25 November 2010
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 October 2023
St Austin's is a friendly and welcoming school. Staff care for pupils and make sure that they feel safe. Pupils have a trusted adult to talk to if they have any concerns. The school celebrates the diversity of the pupils it serves. Pupils learn about the importance of tolerance and respect for all. The school provides pupils with an ambitious curriculum that enables them to learn well. Pupils attend school regularly and are motivated to do well. In classrooms, there is no low-level disruption. The school's 'behaviour ladder' is understood by pupils. Staff have high expectations of pupils' conduct. There is effective pastoral support in place. The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well understood by staff. As a result, pupils with SEND access the full curriculum, with appropriate adaptations if needed. The school ensures that pupils have the opportunity to take part in trips and visits to broaden their horizons. Countryside days are very popular with pupils. Pupils can become leaders in school and take on positions of responsibility. Voting for members of the school council helps to teach pupils about democracy. Many pupils attend clubs after school, including book club and sports activities.
What the school should improve
- The school does not use assessment strategies in the foundation subjects well enough to give a sufficiently clear picture of what pupils have learned. As a result, gaps in learning are not consistently identified. Leaders should ensure that assessment is used more effectively in foundation subjects to check that pupils are learning the intended curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
306 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near St Austin's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr John Molyneux
- Phone
- 01924339435
- Address
- Back Duke of York Street, Wakefield, WF1 3PF
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 142155
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.