Normanton Altofts Junior School
URN: 108208 • Normanton WF6 2NF
Overview
- Name
- Normanton Altofts Junior School
- URN
- 108208
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Vickers (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924899449
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ash Tree Gardens, Normanton WF6 2NF
Summary
Normanton Altofts Junior School is a community primary school located in Normanton, Wakefield, accommodating 333 pupils with a capacity for 360. The school fosters a nurturing and inclusive environment, emphasising the development of each child's potential across all areas of the curriculum. The school’s motto, "Forward Together," reflects its commitment to collaboration among parents, staff, and the local community to support student achievement.
The curriculum at Altofts Junior School is designed to promote independence and resilience, focusing on core subjects such as numeracy and literacy. It incorporates metacognitive strategies to help pupils become self-regulated learners. The school prioritises oracy and vocabulary development, ensuring students can effectively express themselves and engage in meaningful discussions.
Altofts Junior School also places importance on physical and mental health, encouraging pupils to understand and respect individuality and diversity. Through various educational experiences and community involvement, the school aims to prepare students for future challenges while instilling a love for lifelong learning.
The curriculum at Altofts Junior School is designed to promote independence and resilience, focusing on core subjects such as numeracy and literacy. It incorporates metacognitive strategies to help pupils become self-regulated learners. The school prioritises oracy and vocabulary development, ensuring students can effectively express themselves and engage in meaningful discussions.
Altofts Junior School also places importance on physical and mental health, encouraging pupils to understand and respect individuality and diversity. Through various educational experiences and community involvement, the school aims to prepare students for future challenges while instilling a love for lifelong learning.
Useful links
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website design (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 333
- Boys
- 181
- Girls
- 152
- FSM %
- 17.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 333 | 181 | 152 | 360 | 17.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 339 | 182 | 157 | 360 | 17.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 325 | 170 | 155 | 360 | 17.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 325 | 170 | 155 | 360 | 17.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 329 | 178 | 151 | 360 | 12.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 335 | 171 | 164 | 360 | 10.70 |
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