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St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Beckbridge Lane, Normanton, WF6 2HZ

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

227

Ages

3-11

FSM

12.4%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

May 2014

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

76.0%

Writing

72.0%

Maths

62.0%

RWM Combined

48.0%

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About St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Normanton, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 48% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 227 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Beckbridge Lane, Normanton, WF6 2HZ | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2023 — School remains Good
May 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

What is St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.

What are St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 48% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School located?

St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Normanton, Wakefield (WF6 2HZ).

How many pupils attend St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?

St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has around 227 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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