Martin Frobisher Infant School, based in Normanton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. 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.

Martin Frobisher Infant School currently has around 161 pupils on roll, which is about 119% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54% boys and 46% girls. Around 9.6% 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 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.1%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Church Road, Normanton, WF6 2NU
Website: http://www.martinfrobisher.wakefield.sch.uk
Telephone: 01924897814
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Wakefield
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Lyndsey Carter
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 108148

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 28/06/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 7
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 135
Number of Pupils: 161
Number of Boys: 87
Number of Girls: 74

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British85.10%137
Other White3.70%6
White and Asian2.50%4
Other Mixed1.90%3
African1.90%3
Pakistani1.90%3
White and Black Caribbean1.20%2
White and Black African1.20%2
Indian0.60%1
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanley Nursery School
Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW
- not rated 2,954 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Martin Frobisher Infant School
Church Road , Altofts WF6 2NU
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School
Lee Brigg , Altofts WF6 2LN
4out of 4 420 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Normanton Altofts Lee Brigg Infant School
Lee Brigg , Altofts WF6 2LN
- not rated 420 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Normanton Altofts Junior School
Ash Tree Gardens , Altofts WF6 2NF
- not rated 788 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Normanton Junior Academy
Church Lane , WF6 1EY
3out of 4 1,698 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Normanton Woodlands Middle School
Garth Avenue , WF6 1DH
- not rated 2,238 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Outwood Academy Freeston
Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ
- not rated 2,185 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Freeston Academy
Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ
- not rated 2,225 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Freeston Business and Enterprise College
Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ
- not rated 2,225 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
TLG Wakefield
Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY
- not rated 1,815 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Kingsland Primary School
Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA
4out of 4 2,486 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Stanley West Hall School
Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA
- not rated 2,486 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.