Rooks Nest Academy
URN: 137438 • Wakefield WF1 3DX
Overview
- Name
- Rooks Nest Academy
- URN
- 137438
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ROOKS NEST ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kimberley Dawson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924870700
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rooks Nest Road, Wakefield WF1 3DX
Summary
Rooks Nest Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Wakefield, serving 366 pupils with a capacity of 315. The school operates under the ethos of "Respect, Believe, Achieve," aiming to create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment. Rooks Nest Academy emphasizes high expectations for all students, encouraging them to become independent, enthusiastic, and resilient learners.
The academy focuses on fostering a genuine love of learning among its pupils. It provides a rich curriculum designed to challenge and motivate students, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future educational journeys. The school also prioritizes community involvement and collaboration, working closely with families to support student development.
Rooks Nest Academy has a Free School Meals (FSM) percentage of 15.5%, indicating a commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds. The school maintains transparency through regular updates, including newsletters and performance data, ensuring parents are informed about their children's education and school activities.
The academy focuses on fostering a genuine love of learning among its pupils. It provides a rich curriculum designed to challenge and motivate students, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future educational journeys. The school also prioritizes community involvement and collaboration, working closely with families to support student development.
Rooks Nest Academy has a Free School Meals (FSM) percentage of 15.5%, indicating a commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds. The school maintains transparency through regular updates, including newsletters and performance data, ensuring parents are informed about their children's education and school activities.
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ROOKS NEST ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 366
- Boys
- 191
- Girls
- 175
- FSM %
- 15.50
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 366 | 191 | 175 | 315 | 15.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 367 | 195 | 172 | 315 | 14.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 340 | 186 | 154 | 315 | 9.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 340 | 186 | 154 | 315 | 9.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 359 | 191 | 168 | 315 | 7.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 378 | 190 | 188 | 315 | 5.00 |
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