Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs

Type Primary
Age Range 3-11
Religion Church of England
Address St Paul's Drive
Alverthorpe
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF2 0BT
Phone 01924290125
Reference Number 108253

Description

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Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school located in the heart of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK. Nestled within the postcode WF2 0BT, this Church of England voltage-aided (VA) school offers a nurturing educational experience for students from ages 3 to 11 years old. The school is governed by the Wakefield Diocese Academies Trust (WDAT) and is proud to deliver high-quality, Christian-inspired education.

Key facts about Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE School include:

  • School type: All-through (primary)
  • Number of pupils: 182 (as of December 2023)
  • Average class size: Not available but typically between 30 to 32 students
  • School hours: 8:45am - 3:15pm (Monday to Thursday), 8:45am - 12:45pm (Friday)
  • School values: Inclusion, respect, collaboration, resilience, and empathy
  • National ranking: Not available, but the school aims to provide a diverse and enriching curriculum that meets the needs of all learners.
  • Curriculum: The National Curriculum inspired by Christian values, principles, and aims for personal and academic growth
  • Extra-curricular programs: A wide variety of clubs and activities to meet the unique interests and passions of students
  • School amenities: A secure environment, well-equipped classrooms, and outdoor learning spaces to support active and engaging lessons.

The school strives to uphold strong partnerships with families and the local community, fostering a strong faith, and ensuring all children are encouraged and instilled with the necessary virtues required to grow into responsible citizens. St. Paul's aims to provide an exciting curriculum and a safe, supportive environment to help every child reach their full potential.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 282
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 52.48%
Girls: 47.52%

Year Groups

Year Number of pupils
1 38
2 37
3 38
4 36
5 36
6 36

Ofsted Rating Good
Last Inspection Date 2022-11-11
Date Description Report
2022-09-29 School inspection: School inspection:
2018-11-27 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2018-03-01 Short inspection Short inspection
2013-09-12 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2012-01-09 Interim assessment Interim assessment
2008-11-06 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2005-10-19 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2000-01-24 Full inspection Full inspection

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 78% Upgrade Upgrade
Pupils meeting a higher standard 8% Upgrade Upgrade

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 107 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 106 Upgrade Upgrade

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 0.2 Upgrade Upgrade
Writing -0.9 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 1 Upgrade Upgrade

How many students meet the standards

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

2023 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference Upgrade Upgrade
Second Preference 9 2
Third Preference 7 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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Students getting 5 or more GCSE's at grade 9-4 (A-C)

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