Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School
URN: 108270 • Wakefield WF2 6AS
Overview
- Name
- Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School
- URN
- 108270
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline Butterworth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924303525
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barnsley Road, Wakefield WF2 6AS
Summary
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School is a mixed voluntary aided primary school located in Wakefield, with a current enrolment of 618 pupils and a capacity of 630. The school emphasizes a strong Christian ethos, rooted in the teachings of Jesus, and aims to provide students with a solid foundation for their futures. The school's vision focuses on building strong futures together, fostering resilience, character development, and a sense of community among its diverse student body.
The curriculum is designed to encourage academic achievement while also nurturing emotional and spiritual growth. Recent Ofsted inspections have praised the school for its developing curriculum and the positive behaviour of its pupils. The staff are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment, where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Sandal Castle actively promotes inclusivity and celebrates the diverse cultural backgrounds of its students. The school values strong partnerships with parents and caregivers, recognising that collaboration between home and school is essential for fostering a supportive learning environment.
The curriculum is designed to encourage academic achievement while also nurturing emotional and spiritual growth. Recent Ofsted inspections have praised the school for its developing curriculum and the positive behaviour of its pupils. The staff are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment, where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Sandal Castle actively promotes inclusivity and celebrates the diverse cultural backgrounds of its students. The school values strong partnerships with parents and caregivers, recognising that collaboration between home and school is essential for fostering a supportive learning environment.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 618
- Boys
- 343
- Girls
- 275
- FSM %
- 24.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 618 | 343 | 275 | 630 | 24.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 625 | 342 | 283 | 630 | 27.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 623 | 343 | 280 | 630 | 26.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 623 | 343 | 280 | 630 | 26.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 620 | 348 | 272 | 630 | 24.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 606 | 337 | 269 | 630 | 24.60 |
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