St Giles C of E Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | St Giles C of E Academy Skinner Lane Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1HG |
| Phone | 01977794179 |
| Reference Number | 140453 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 353 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.59%
Girls: 52.41% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 14 | 43 |
| 2 | 20 | 23 | 43 |
| 3 | 18 | 25 | 43 |
| 4 | 25 | 19 | 44 |
| 5 | 16 | 28 | 44 |
| 6 | 17 | 28 | 45 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.7% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| African | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-01-31 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-07 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2020-03-04 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2015-09-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-12-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as St Giles CofE (VA) J&I Pontefract | ||
| 2013-09-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-10-18 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2011-05-25 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2011-02-15 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2010-07-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-03-26 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-09-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-10-18 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2011-05-25 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2011-02-15 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2010-07-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-03-26 | 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 | 105 | 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 | 0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA |
0.36 miles |
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Harewood Centre Nursery School
Harewood Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2ER |
0.59 miles |
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Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW |
0.71 miles |
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De Lacy Primary School
Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG |
0.82 miles |
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Cherry Tree Academy
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN |
0.84 miles |
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Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN |
0.88 miles |
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Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NJ |
0.9 miles |
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Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Moxon Close, Carleton Park, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3PT |
0.93 miles |
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Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4RJ |
0.96 miles |
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The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
Carleton Road, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NP |
1.21 miles |
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Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Gordon Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6LW |
1.75 miles |
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Willow Green Academy
Hampden Close, Knottingley, WF11 8PT |
1.77 miles |
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Townville Academy
Poplar Avenue, Townville, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3QJ |
1.89 miles |
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Airedale Junior School
Fryston Road, Castleford, WF10 3EP |
1.89 miles |
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Airedale Infant School
Poplar Avenue, Castleford, WF10 3QJ |
1.89 miles |
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Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
North Close, Pontefract, WF7 6BQ |
1.92 miles |
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Simpson's Lane Academy
Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PJ |
2.07 miles |
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Darrington Church of England Primary School
Denby Crest, Darrington, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3SB |
2.16 miles |
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Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Stansfield Drive, Castleford, WF10 3DB |
2.24 miles |
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Glasshoughton Infant Academy
Newfield Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4BH |
2.25 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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New College Pontefract
Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR |
0.63 miles |
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The King's School
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF |
0.71 miles |
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High Well School
Rookhill Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2DD |
0.97 miles |
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Carleton High School
Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW |
1.28 miles |
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The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ |
1.83 miles |
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Airedale Academy
Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3JU |
1.85 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 |
2.06 miles |
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Castleford Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ |
2.49 miles |
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De Lacy Academy
Middle Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0BZ |
2.88 miles |
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Ackworth School
Pontefract Road, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT |
3.31 miles |
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Oakfield Park School
Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7DT |
4.11 miles |
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Outwood Academy Freeston
Favell Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1HZ |
4.16 miles |
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Wakefield independent sch
Nostell Centre, Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1QG |
4.42 miles |