St Austin's Catholic Primary School

URN: 142155 • Wakefield WF1 3PF

Overview

Name
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
URN
142155
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.9 / 100
School thumbnail

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
John Molyneux (since 2020) , Headteacher
Previous head
Rob Barraclough, Headteacher
Telephone
01924339435
Website
Visit
Address
Back Duke of York Street, Wakefield WF1 3PF

Summary

St Austin's Catholic Primary School is a mixed academy located in Wakefield, serving 310 pupils with a capacity of 315. As part of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust, the school integrates Gospel values and Catholic teachings into its educational framework, fostering a strong sense of community and faith. The school prioritises the mental health and wellbeing of its students, ensuring that each child's unique needs are met through individual progress meetings and a supportive environment.

The curriculum at St Austin's is designed to promote a love of reading, with a focus on developing confident readers through the Little Wandle phonics scheme. The school collaborates with the local Jerry Clay English Hub to enhance its reading initiatives, embedding literacy across all subjects. Additionally, St Austin's has made notable improvements in areas such as SEND provision and overall teaching quality, consistently receiving a "Good" rating from Ofsted.

St Austin's is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive academically and socially. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains open communication to support families in their children's educational journeys.

Key details

LA
Wakefield
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
315
Pupils
310
Boys
149
Girls
161
FSM %
10.00
Open date
2015-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 310 149 161 315 10.00
2024-09-11 308 149 159 315 12.00
2023-09-11 311 143 168 315 11.90
2022-09-11 311 143 168 315 11.90
2021-09-11 308 142 166 315 13.00
2020-09-11 303 127 176 315 11.90

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Add a review

Please sign in to post a review. Go to login

Are you the school owner?

Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.

Requires login