Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Wakefield, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School currently has around 352 pupils on roll, which is about 112% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.3% boys and 49.7% girls. Around 18.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Stoney Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3LZ |
| Website: | www.daneroyd.com |
| Telephone: | 01924242917 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wakefield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Clare Kelly |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108212 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/11/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 352 |
| Number of Boys: | 177 |
| Number of Girls: | 175 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.50% | 315 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 6 |
| African | 1.70% | 6 |
| Other White | 1.70% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School Painthorpe Lane , Crigglestone WF4 3HW | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Standbridge Primary School Standbridge Lane , Kettlethorpe WF2 7NP | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy Durkar Lane , WF4 3HY | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendal Primary School Hendal Lane , WF2 7QW | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone St James Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School St James Way , Crigglestone WF4 3HY | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettlethorpe High School Kettlethorpe Hall Drive , Standbridge Lane WF2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 2,748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone Middle School Hall Green , WF4 3LB | - not rated | 213 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd) Wood Lane , Chapelthorpe WF4 3JL | - not rated | 981 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlethorpe Middle School Hendal Lane , Kettlethorpe WF2 7QW | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.