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Normanton Junior Academy

Academy sponsor led · Normanton · WF6 1EY

Ages 7–11 · 357 pupils · Wakefield

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

59%

Overall absence

5.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-09-13

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)59%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
Avg scaled score — reading
103.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
103.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.7%
Unauthorised1.4%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.3%
Enrolments in measure
361

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

357 pupils · 360 places

Pupils on roll
357
Boys / girls
167 / 190
School capacity
360
Capacity fill
357 / 360 (99%)
Free school meals
28.6%
FSM pupils
102
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Waterton Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Luke Welsh

Location

Address
Church Lane
Postcode
WF6 1EY
Town
Normanton
County
West Yorkshire
Local authority
Wakefield
District
Wakefield
Constituency
Normanton and Hemsworth
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 7–11, in Normanton, Wakefield, 357 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 28.6%.

Open schools in Normanton
9
Primary schools in Normanton
8
Academies among open schools in Normanton
67% (6)
Open schools in WF6
9
Primary in WF6
8
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 NormantonNear WF6

  • Newlands Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Normanton · WF6 1BB · Wakefield

    Ages 3–11

    • KS220%
    • Absence8.8%
    • FSM49.0%
    • Demand1.00

    0.4 miles away

  • Altofts Junior Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Normanton · WF6 2NF · Wakefield

    Ages 7–11

    0.5 miles away

  • Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Normanton · WF6 2LN · Wakefield

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM10.4%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • Normanton Common Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Normanton · WF6 1QU · Wakefield

    Ages 3–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM21.5%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

  • Martin Frobisher Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Normanton · WF6 2NU · Wakefield

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM10.4%
    • Demand0.98

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Luke Welsh
Telephone
01924967613
Website
https://www.normantonjunioracademy.org/

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