Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
URN: 133758 • Wakefield WF2 8AA
Overview
- Name
- Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
- URN
- 133758
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Birdsall (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924367396
- Website
- Visit Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School website
- Address
-
Broadway, Wakefield WF2 8AA
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Summary
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School is a community school located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 644 pupils, with a capacity of 700. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, emphasizing strong partnerships with families to ensure each child has a positive and rewarding primary experience. The focus on excellent pastoral care ensures that all students feel safe, cared for, and happy.
The curriculum at Snapethorpe is designed to be engaging and purposeful, aiming to develop each child's unique talents while ensuring they achieve their best in core subjects such as English and mathematics. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that builds sequentially on key knowledge and skills, fostering self-esteem, resilience, and cooperative learning among students.
In addition to academic excellence, Snapethorpe Primary is committed to preparing children for future educational stages and responsible citizenship. The school actively promotes personal well-being and provides various support services, including after-school clubs and mental health initiatives, reinforcing its dedication to the holistic development of every child.
The curriculum at Snapethorpe is designed to be engaging and purposeful, aiming to develop each child's unique talents while ensuring they achieve their best in core subjects such as English and mathematics. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that builds sequentially on key knowledge and skills, fostering self-esteem, resilience, and cooperative learning among students.
In addition to academic excellence, Snapethorpe Primary is committed to preparing children for future educational stages and responsible citizenship. The school actively promotes personal well-being and provides various support services, including after-school clubs and mental health initiatives, reinforcing its dedication to the holistic development of every child.
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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
- 700
- Pupils
- 644
- Boys
- 317
- Girls
- 327
- FSM %
- 43.60
- Open date
- 2003-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-06-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 644 | 317 | 327 | 700 | 43.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 658 | 331 | 327 | 700 | 46.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 662 | 343 | 319 | 700 | 46.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 662 | 343 | 319 | 650 | 46.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 635 | 339 | 296 | 650 | 42.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 664 | 370 | 294 | 650 | 37.10 |
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