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Walton Primary Academy, Wakefield WF2

The Grove, Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 6LD

10 simple reasons to choose Walton Primary Academy

State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Walton, Wakefield.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
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 Walton Primary Academy

Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Wakefield and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. One of the 10 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Wakefield LEA.
On average, 29.9 pupils per class and 24.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Attainment in Year 6 SATS exams at around the national average over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Waterton Academy Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 13 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Spanish. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. 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. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.

Find another school near Walton Primary Academy

Independent Prep Schools

Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School (4 miles); Wakefield Independent Junior and Infant School (4.1 miles); Wakefield Girls' High School, Junior School (4.1 miles).

State Primary Schools

Crigglestone St James Church of England Primary Academy (3.4 miles); St Peter's & Clifton Church of England Primary School, Horbury (4.1 miles); Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery School (5.2 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (3.9 miles); Wakefield Girls' High School (3.9 miles); Wakefield Independent School (4.1 miles).

State Senior Schools

Crofton Academy (1.9 miles); Wakefield City Academy (4.2 miles); Outwood Grange Academy (5.6 miles).

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