St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Beckbridge Lane, Normanton, WF6 2HZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Normanton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 76th of 98 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 May 2014, report published 16 June 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 November 2023
There is a strong sense of community at the school. Pupils are happy and safe. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and achievement. They develop positive relationships with pupils. Pupils play well together at social times. They live by the shared values of mutual respect and kindness that the school has taught them. Pupils are proud of the charitable work they do and activities like litter picking. They like to contribute to their local area. The curriculum is broad and ambitious. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learn well. The school makes sure that routines and expectations are established right from the early years. Children are keen to do well. This stays with them as they progress through the school. Families are extremely positive about the school. They especially praise the support provided for vulnerable children and pupils with SEND. The trust works closely with the school. They provide effective ongoing training and support for staff, including around curriculum development.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, some parts of the school's curriculum, including aspects of the early years curriculum, do not identify clearly the most important knowledge for pupils to learn. Where this happens, staff cannot emphasise the most important knowledge to pupils and check they remember it. The school should continue to refine the curriculum so that there is consistent clarity and detail within and across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
221 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Normanton Junior Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Normanton Common Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Newlands Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Altofts Junior Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katie Hartley
- Phone
- 01924891685
- Address
- Beckbridge Lane, Normanton, WF6 2HZ
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 138958
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.