St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Beckbridge Lane Normanton West Yorkshire WF6 2HZ |
| Phone | 01924891685 |
| Reference Number | 138958 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 232 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.33%
Girls: 42.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 2 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | 23 | 7 | 30 |
| 5 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 6 | 20 | 9 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.3% |
| White, Other | 18.1% |
| African | 6% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-16 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-28 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-06-13 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-05-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-11-02 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School | ||
| 2012-06-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-01-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-10-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-06-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-01-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-10-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
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Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
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0.24 miles |
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Normanton Junior Academy
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0.39 miles |
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Normanton Common Primary Academy
Castleford Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1QU |
0.55 miles |
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Newlands Primary School
Wakefield Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1BB |
0.7 miles |
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Normanton Altofts Junior School
Ash Tree Gardens, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2NF |
0.78 miles |
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Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School
Lee Brigg, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2LN |
1.07 miles |
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Martin Frobisher Infant School
Church Road, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2NU |
1.15 miles |
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1.54 miles |
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Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
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1.89 miles |
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Sharlston Community School
Hammer Lane, Sharlston Common, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1DH |
1.89 miles |
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Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
North Close, Pontefract, WF7 6BQ |
2.13 miles |
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Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Methley Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1PN |
2.24 miles |
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Half Acres Primary Academy
Temple Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5RE |
2.53 miles |
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Kingsland Primary School
Aberford Road, Stanley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 4BA |
2.56 miles |
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Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Gordon Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6LW |
2.58 miles |
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Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
George Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5BG |
2.61 miles |
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Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
Hardwick Road, Featherstone, Girnhill Infant School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5JB |
2.68 miles |
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Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford
Ashton Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5AX |
2.72 miles |
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Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy
Aberford Road, Stanley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 4NT |
2.75 miles |
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Methley Primary School
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2.77 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Outwood Academy Freeston
Favell Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1HZ |
0.31 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BD |
1.98 miles |
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Outwood Academy City Fields
Warmfield View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4SF |
2.83 miles |
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Crofton Academy
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF |
3.06 miles |
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Ivy Lane School
Ivy Lane School, Ivy Lane, Wakefield, WF1 4AZ |
3.1 miles |
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The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ |
3.18 miles |
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Meadowcroft School
24 Bar Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4AD |
3.22 miles |
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Castleford Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ |
3.24 miles |
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Oulton Academy
Pennington Lane, Oulton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8EX |
3.36 miles |
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New College Pontefract
Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR |
3.42 miles |
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Wakefield independent sch
Nostell Centre, Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1QG |
3.53 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
154 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3QX |
3.84 miles |
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The King's School
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF |
3.86 miles |
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Wakefield Girls' High School
Wentworth Street, Wakefield, WF1 2QS |
3.96 miles |
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CAPA College
Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN |
3.99 miles |
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St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6EQ |
4 miles |
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Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH |
4.05 miles |
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Brigshaw High School
Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2HR |
4.13 miles |
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Airedale Academy
Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3JU |
4.25 miles |
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Outwood Grange Academy
Potovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2PF |
4.28 miles |