Rooks Nest Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Rooks Nest Road Outwood Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 3DX |
| Phone | 01924870700 |
| Reference Number | 137438 |
Rooks Nest Academy has been evaluated as a good school overall during its first routine inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. Leaders foster high expectations for both academic and personal development, resulting in a positive and inclusive environment where pupils enjoy educational experiences. The school promotes respectful relationships and encourages pupils to take on leadership roles that prepare them for future societal involvement. However, there are some inconsistencies in curriculum mapping across subjects that need to be addressed to ensure all pupils learn essential knowledge effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 366 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.19%
Girls: 47.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 24 | 43 |
| 2 | 26 | 19 | 45 |
| 3 | 29 | 14 | 43 |
| 4 | 22 | 22 | 44 |
| 5 | 22 | 23 | 45 |
| 6 | 24 | 22 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.5% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% |
| Indian | 4.9% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| African | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Rooks Nest Junior, Infant and Nursery School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2003 | Full inspection |
| 07 Jul 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for academic and personal development
- Positive relationships among pupils and staff
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Ambitious curriculum designed by leaders
- Commitment to fostering a love of learning
- Range of clubs and extra-curricular activities available to pupils
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum mapping in some subjects
- Less defined early years curriculum in certain areas
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 15% |
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 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | 4.1 | ||
| Writing | 3.9 | ||
| Maths | 4.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 29 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 43 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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