St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a faith-based educational institution located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with the postcode WF6 2HZ. The school is a part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Leeds and is committed to providing a high-quality, values-driven education rooted in Catholic traditions. Here are a few key facts about the school:

• Age Range: St. John the Baptist accepts students between 4 and 11 years old.
• School Type: It is a voluntary aided school, meaning that it is maintained by the local authority but controlled and funded partly by the governing body, which has trustee status.
• Accreditation: The school is a member of the National Association of Catholic Schools and Colleges.
• Attendance: In the academic year 2021/2022, the school had an average daily attendance of 96.4%, above the national figure of 95.8%.
• Number of Pupils: As of 2024, the school has approximately 216 students on roll.
• Ofsted Rating: In the most recent inspection (April 2019), the school was rated as 'Good' in all areas, which includes Outcomes for Pupils (Effectiveness of leadership and management, Quality of teaching, learning and assessment, Personal development, behaviour and welfare, and Early years provision).
• Enrichment Opportunities: The school caters to the whole child, offering extracurricular activities such as sport, the arts, and digital learning, to both enhance learning opportunities and foster individual talents.

The school's vision is to provide a safe, happy, and nurturing environment for all pupils, enabling them to realize their full potential and become supportive and active members of their communities. St. John the Baptist encourages a strong partnership between home and school, involving parents and carers in the life of the school, while upholding high standards of behavior and building resilience, using the SEAL (social and emotional aspects of learning) approach.

Confidence is placed in the school's caring, inclusive ethos, which relies on the positive relationships its staff develop with its pupils on their learning journeys.