PrimaryData as of May 2026

Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School

Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6AS

Voluntary aided school

Church of England

Pupils

618

Ages

4-11

FSM

24.6%

Capacity

630

Ofsted

Good

Jun 2015

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

55.0%

Writing

64.0%

Maths

61.0%

RWM Combined

45.0%

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About Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School

Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School is a primary school in Wakefield, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 45% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 618 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6AS | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2019 — School remains Good
Oct 2019 — School remains Good
Jun 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School

What is Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.

What are Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School's latest exam results?

Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 45% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School located?

Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School is a primary school in Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 6AS).

How many pupils attend Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School?

Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School has around 618 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School with other schools?

View Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wakefield.