Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Belgravia Road, Wakefield, WF1 3JPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 36th of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 September 2012, report published 19 October 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 September 2023
Pupils are thriving at this successful school. Christian teachings are at the heart of the curriculum. Gospel teachings underpin the school rules. Many parents and carers were pupils here themselves. This contributes to the strong 'family feel' of the school community. The trusting relationships between staff and pupils help everyone to feel happy and safe. There is a much higher than average proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language in this school. Numbers are increasing as the school warmly welcomes pupils from asylum-seeking families. The school takes every opportunity to celebrate pupils' different cultures and faith traditions. The school has a good reputation within the wider community for welcoming pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The proportion of pupils with education, health and care plans (EHC plans) is much higher than average. The school has equally high expectations for all pupils to achieve well. Most pupils are achieving as well as they should. The school has equally high expectations of pupils' behaviour. The school rules are 'display a positive attitude, be respectful and be safe'. Pupils know these rules and they stick to them. Pupils play well together and behave well, including at breaktimes and lunchtime.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is not adapted well enough to meet the needs of pupils who speak English as an additional language. Many of these pupils are not achieving as well as their peers. The school should provide training to ensure that all staff have the knowledge and skills they need to adapt the curriculum well to meet the needs of all pupils who speak English as an additional language.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Hill Community School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 53% met the expected standard |
| Wakefield Lawefield Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Findlay
- Phone
- 01924369136
- Address
- Belgravia Road, Wakefield, WF1 3JP
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 108255
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.