Crigglestone Nursery School is a nursery school in Wakefield, serving pupils aged 2 to 4. The school is a local authority nursery 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 Nursery School currently has around 88 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.7% boys and 52.3% girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.4%).
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: | High Street, Wakefield, WF4 3EB |
| Website: | www.crigglestonecastle.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01924251151 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Wakefield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kirsty Quinn |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108137 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/06/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 4 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 88 |
| Number of Boys: | 42 |
| Number of Girls: | 46 |
| White British | 86.40% | 76 |
| Other Mixed | 4.50% | 4 |
| Other White | 2.30% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 1 |
| African | 1.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy Durkar Lane , WF4 3HY | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone St James Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School St James Way , Crigglestone WF4 3HY | - not rated | 276 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Standbridge Primary School Standbridge Lane , Kettlethorpe WF2 7NP | - not rated | 715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School Painthorpe Lane , Crigglestone WF4 3HW | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendal Primary School Hendal Lane , WF2 7QW | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury School - A Specialist Language College Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | - not rated | 2,814 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,435 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettlethorpe Middle School Hendal Lane , Kettlethorpe WF2 7QW | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd) Wood Lane , Chapelthorpe WF4 3JL | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.