Normanton Common Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Castleford Road Normanton West Yorkshire WF6 1QU |
| Phone | 01924890576 |
| Reference Number | 141799 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 346 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.91%
Girls: 45.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 20 | 45 |
| 2 | 19 | 23 | 42 |
| 3 | 25 | 21 | 46 |
| 4 | 22 | 23 | 45 |
| 5 | 29 | 16 | 45 |
| 6 | 25 | 18 | 43 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.5% |
| White, Other | 13.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| African | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-09-25 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-11 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-03-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2018-02-27 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-03-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Normanton Common Primary School | ||
| 2014-04-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-11-28 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2012-09-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-02-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-04-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-05-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2014-04-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-11-28 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2012-09-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-02-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-04-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-05-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 15 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 13 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 31 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 7 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 31 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 14 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 11 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 31 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 4 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 10 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 31 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 14 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 12 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 31 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 12 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 31 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 15 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 31 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 31 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 23 | 8 |
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 | 106 | 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 | 1.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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.
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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.
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Beckbridge Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2HZ |
0.55 miles |
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Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
High Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1NR |
0.7 miles |
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Normanton Junior Academy
Church Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1EY |
0.87 miles |
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Normanton Altofts Junior School
Ash Tree Gardens, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2NF |
0.99 miles |
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Martin Frobisher Infant School
Church Road, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2NU |
1.18 miles |
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Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School
Lee Brigg, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2LN |
1.22 miles |
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Newlands Primary School
Wakefield Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1BB |
1.22 miles |
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Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
College Grove, Whitwood, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5NS |
1.42 miles |
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Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Methley Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1PN |
1.71 miles |
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Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery
Whinney Lane, Streethouse, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6DJ |
2.04 miles |
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Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
North Close, Pontefract, WF7 6BQ |
2.05 miles |
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Half Acres Primary Academy
Temple Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5RE |
2.07 miles |
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Methley Primary School
Savile Road, Methley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 9HT |
2.24 miles |
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Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford
Ashton Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5AX |
2.31 miles |
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Sharlston Community School
Hammer Lane, Sharlston Common, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1DH |
2.42 miles |
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Kingsland Primary School
Aberford Road, Stanley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 4BA |
2.53 miles |
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Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Gordon Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6LW |
2.62 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Pontefract Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JB |
2.66 miles |
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Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Francis Street, Castleford, WF10 1HF |
2.72 miles |
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Castleford Park Junior Academy
Medley Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4BB |
2.74 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Outwood Academy Freeston
Favell Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1HZ |
0.87 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 |
1.88 miles |
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Castleford Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ |
2.79 miles |
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Oulton Academy
Pennington Lane, Oulton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8EX |
3.14 miles |
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Outwood Academy City Fields
Warmfield View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4SF |
3.21 miles |
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The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ |
3.29 miles |
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New College Pontefract
Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR |
3.29 miles |
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Ivy Lane School
Ivy Lane School, Ivy Lane, Wakefield, WF1 4AZ |
3.44 miles |
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Meadowcroft School
24 Bar Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4AD |
3.51 miles |
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Brigshaw High School
Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2HR |
3.58 miles |
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Crofton Academy
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF |
3.6 miles |
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The King's School
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF |
3.8 miles |
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Airedale Academy
Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3JU |
3.88 miles |
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Wakefield independent sch
Nostell Centre, Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1QG |
3.97 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
154 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3QX |
4.18 miles |
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Wakefield Girls' High School
Wentworth Street, Wakefield, WF1 2QS |
4.31 miles |
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Rodillian Academy
Longthorpe Lane, Lofthouse, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3PS |
4.31 miles |
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CAPA College
Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN |
4.38 miles |
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Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH |
4.4 miles |
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Outwood Grange Academy
Potovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2PF |
4.46 miles |