Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy
URN: 138293 • Wakefield WF4 3HY
Overview
- Name
- Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy
- URN
- 138293
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CRIGGLESTONE ST JAMES CE PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Beverley Minor (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924251048
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Durkar Lane, Wakefield WF4 3HY
Summary
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy is a mixed academy located in Wakefield, serving 312 pupils with a capacity of 315. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, underpinned by its key Christian values. The ethos emphasizes community spirit, collaboration with families, and the importance of serving others, ensuring that children are prepared for their future both academically and socially.
The curriculum at Crigglestone St James encourages independent thinking and curiosity, allowing students to lead their own learning while developing critical skills. The school aims to create engaging opportunities that challenge students to question beliefs and ideologies, fostering confidence and resilience. Staff members are dedicated to continuous improvement, focusing on innovative teaching methods to enhance the learning experience.
The school prioritizes the holistic development of its pupils, aiming to equip them with the social, moral, spiritual, and academic skills necessary for their future. By nurturing a strong moral conscience alongside academic achievement, Crigglestone St James prepares children to face the challenges of an ever-changing world.
The curriculum at Crigglestone St James encourages independent thinking and curiosity, allowing students to lead their own learning while developing critical skills. The school aims to create engaging opportunities that challenge students to question beliefs and ideologies, fostering confidence and resilience. Staff members are dedicated to continuous improvement, focusing on innovative teaching methods to enhance the learning experience.
The school prioritizes the holistic development of its pupils, aiming to equip them with the social, moral, spiritual, and academic skills necessary for their future. By nurturing a strong moral conscience alongside academic achievement, Crigglestone St James prepares children to face the challenges of an ever-changing world.
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CRIGGLESTONE ST JAMES CE PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 312
- Boys
- 169
- Girls
- 143
- FSM %
- 9.60
- Open date
- 2012-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 312 | 169 | 143 | 315 | 9.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 311 | 168 | 143 | 315 | 9.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 316 | 169 | 147 | 315 | 9.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 316 | 169 | 147 | 315 | 9.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 311 | 170 | 141 | 315 | 7.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 314 | 171 | 143 | 315 | 7.00 |
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