The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School

URN: 108215 • Wakefield WF2 8QW

Overview

Name
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School
URN
108215
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kate Eastwood (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01924371738
Website
Visit
Address
The Mount, Wakefield WF2 8QW

Summary

The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School is a mixed community primary school located in the Thornes area of Wakefield, serving approximately 216 pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and safe environment where diversity is celebrated. Its ethos, highlighted in the latest OFSTED report, emphasizes positivity, strong relationships, and emotional wellbeing, ensuring that pupils feel cared for and supported.

The curriculum at The Mount is designed to promote independence, resilience, and ambition among students, providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. The school employs a trauma-informed approach, focusing on respectful relationships and emotion coaching to enhance the learning experience.

With a dedicated staff team, including a Senior Leadership Team and various support roles, The Mount prioritises the wellbeing of its community. The school encourages open communication with families and aims to create a positive atmosphere where children can aspire to achieve their best and envision a bright future.

Key details

LA
Wakefield
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
240
Pupils
216
Boys
122
Girls
94
FSM %
32.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 216 122 94 240 32.30
2024-09-11 220 122 98 240 33.30
2023-09-11 230 119 111 240 31.70
2022-09-11 230 119 111 240 31.70
2021-09-11 240 120 120 210 29.70
2020-09-11 227 117 110 210 26.70

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