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OpenPrimaryURN 138293

Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy

Academy converter · Wakefield · WF4 3HY

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

296

Local authority

Wakefield

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Wakefield, Wakefield, 296 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 9.8%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Wakefield
79
Primary schools in Wakefield
53
Academies among open schools in Wakefield
47% (37)
Open schools in WF4
25
Primary in WF4
17
Open schools in Wakefield LA
158
Primary in Wakefield LA
113

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WakefieldNear WF4

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
138293

Location

Address
Durkar Lane
Postcode
WF4 3HY
Town
Wakefield
Local authority
Wakefield

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
296
Boys / girls
161 / 135
School capacity
315
Capacity fill
296 / 315 (94%)
Free school meals
9.8%
FSM pupils
29
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Academy trust: CRIGGLESTONE ST JAMES CE PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
CRIGGLESTONE ST JAMES CE PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01924251048
Website
www.stjamesacademy.co.uk

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