Compare Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy and Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green and Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy (Primary) in Wakefield; Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green (Primary) in Wakefield; Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School (Primary) in Wakefield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy, Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green and Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter, academy sponsor led and voluntary aided school type located around Wakefield. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 400, combined total ≈ 1,150, typical FSM 25–30%, range 5–10%–40–45%; all within the OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy WF4 3HY	Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green WF4 2BE	Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School WF2 6AS
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Wakefield WF4 3HY	Wakefield WF4 2BE	Wakefield WF2 6AS
Latest Ofsted	2 31 Jan 2024	2 23 Nov 2022	2 17 Jul 2015
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	315	262	630
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable		Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Wakefield (384)	OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST	Wakefield (384)
Website	www.stjamesacademy.co.uk	www.newstead.outwood.com	www.sandalcastleprimary.co.uk
Telephone	01924251048	01226722484	01924303525
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy

WF4 3HY

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Wakefield
WF4 3HY
Ofsted: 2 31 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wakefield (384)
Website: www.stjamesacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01924251048

Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green

WF4 2BE

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Wakefield
WF4 2BE
Ofsted: 2 23 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.newstead.outwood.com
Telephone: 01226722484

Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School

WF2 6AS

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Wakefield
WF2 6AS
Ofsted: 2 17 Jul 2015
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wakefield (384)
Website: www.sandalcastleprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01924303525

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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