Located in Normanton, Normanton Altofts Junior School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 7 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.
Normanton Altofts Junior School currently has around 333 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.4% boys and 45.6% girls. Around 17.7% 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 19.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.1%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ash Tree Gardens, Normanton, WF6 2NF |
| Website: | www.altoftsjuniorschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01924899449 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wakefield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanne Vickers |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108208 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/07/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 333 |
| Number of Boys: | 181 |
| Number of Girls: | 152 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.10% | 270 |
| Other White | 6.60% | 22 |
| African | 3.90% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton Altofts Junior School Ash Tree Gardens , Altofts WF6 2NF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School Lee Brigg , Altofts WF6 2LN | 4out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Altofts Lee Brigg Infant School Lee Brigg , Altofts WF6 2LN | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Frobisher Infant School Church Road , Altofts WF6 2NU | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton Woodlands Middle School Garth Avenue , WF6 1DH | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Freeston Academy Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Freeston Business and Enterprise College Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 3,201 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley West Hall School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | - not rated | 3,201 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.