Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
URN: 108252 • Wakefield WF2 7RU
Overview
- Name
- Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
- URN
- 108252
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Methodist
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Donna Clark (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924204940
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Field Lane, Wakefield WF2 7RU
Summary
Wakefield Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a mixed primary school located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. As the only Methodist primary school in Yorkshire, it operates under the guidance of the Methodist Church, emphasizing a vision of fulfilling every individual's potential. The school caters to 237 pupils, with a capacity of 250, and includes a nursery and a ten-place communication resource, highlighting its commitment to inclusivity.
The curriculum at Wakefield Methodist School encompasses a broad range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and Modern Foreign Languages, alongside creative disciplines such as Art and Design. The school prioritises holistic education, integrating Religious Education and Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSE) into its teaching framework, ensuring a well-rounded development for all students.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, fostering strong relationships with parents and local organisations. The school provides various support services, including Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA) and provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that every child receives the necessary support to thrive in their educational journey.
The curriculum at Wakefield Methodist School encompasses a broad range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and Modern Foreign Languages, alongside creative disciplines such as Art and Design. The school prioritises holistic education, integrating Religious Education and Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSE) into its teaching framework, ensuring a well-rounded development for all students.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, fostering strong relationships with parents and local organisations. The school provides various support services, including Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA) and provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that every child receives the necessary support to thrive in their educational journey.
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 250
- Pupils
- 237
- Boys
- 116
- Girls
- 121
- FSM %
- 18.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 237 | 116 | 121 | 250 | 18.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 243 | 126 | 117 | 250 | 21.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 232 | 122 | 110 | 250 | 16.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 232 | 122 | 110 | 250 | 16.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 242 | 131 | 111 | 250 | 16.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 251 | 138 | 113 | 250 | 9.20 |
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