Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Charles Street, Wakefield, WF1 4PEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 47th of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2017, report published 12 December 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2023
Pupils flourish in this happy, caring and harmonious school. Pupils are friendly and keen to talk about what they like about the school. One pupil said that they liked that all pupils could express themselves; others described their school as unique. Older pupils reflected maturely on the diverse community that the school serves. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They engage in their lessons enthusiastically. At social times, there is a lovely atmosphere, as pupils interact well with one another. Bullying is a rare event, but pupils are confident that staff will deal with it promptly should it occur. A group of Year 5 pupils have been trained as mental health ambassadors. They are available to cheer up their peers, knowing to pass on to staff if anyone has a problem. They are very proud of their role and of their special uniform. Members of the school parliament are working hard to make St Mary's more eco-friendly. Pupils enjoy the clubs the school offers, including rugby, football and cheerleading. Parents are positive about the education their children receive. The overwhelming majority of the parents and carers who completed the survey would recommend the school. All those who talked to the inspector had positive things to say. One parent commented, 'It's an amazing school, where each child is an individual.' This was typical of many.
What the school should improve
- Pupils do not get sufficient opportunities to use and deepen their mathematical knowledge through reasoning and solving problems. Leaders must ensure that the curriculum gives pupils these opportunities so that they are able to extend their skills, knowledge and understanding.
- The curriculum in some foundation subjects does not clearly specify the key knowledge that pupils are expected to learn. This means that teachers are not always clear what pupils are expected to know and remember. Leaders should ensure that curriculum plans clearly specify key knowledge that pupils are expected to learn.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
255 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Emma Brown
- Phone
- 01924303625
- Address
- Charles Street, Wakefield, WF1 4PE
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 108269
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.