Wakefield
South Kirkby Academy
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What the data says
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32% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — significantly below the national average of around 61%. Progress and context measures may still show positive value-added.
- 32%
- Expected standard (R+W+M)
- 0%
- Higher standard (R+W+M)
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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Admissions and catchment
Council allocation figures
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 32.0% | 0.0% | 48.0% | 73.0% | 42.0% | 99.0 | 98.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 41.0% | 0.0% | 55.0% | 66.0% | 54.0% | 101.0 | 99.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 33.0% | 4.0% | 40.0% | 54.0% | 40.0% | 98.0 | 97.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other primary schools in Wakefield for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 143381 |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Adam Potter |
| Trust | WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | WF9 3DP |
| Latest pupils | 208 |
| FSM eligible | 49.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Stockingate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3DP
southkirkbyacademy.orgView local authority page1924967615| DfE number | 2187 |
| UKPRN | 10057690 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2016 |
| GIAS updated | 21 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 2 Jul 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2023 |