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Crigglestone St James Church of England Primary Academy

St James Way, Crigglestone, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 3HY

Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy, Wakefield WF4

10 simple reasons to choose Crigglestone St James Church of England Primary Academy

State primary school (academy converter) in Crigglestone, Wakefield.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one and a half classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.

10 better reasons to choose Crigglestone St James Church of England Primary Academy

Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Wakefield and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.7 pupils per class and 24.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 15 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.

Find another school near Crigglestone St James Church of England Primary Academy

Independent Prep Schools

Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School (3.7 miles); Wakefield Girls' High School, Junior School (3.8 miles); Silcoates School, Junior School (5.2 miles).

State Primary Schools

St Peter's & Clifton Church of England Primary School, Horbury (1.7 miles); Walton Primary Academy (3.4 miles); Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery School (5.4 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Wakefield Girls' High School (3.6 miles); Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (3.6 miles); Silcoates School (5.2 miles).

State Senior Schools

Wakefield City Academy (4.3 miles); Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College (4.6 miles); Crofton Academy (5 miles).

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