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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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