Normanton Junior Academy

About Normanton Junior Academy

Normanton Junior Academy is an academy sponsor led in Normanton, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 359 pupils on roll. It is part of WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 28.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wakefield →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

359 / 360 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Church Lane, Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 1EY

Phone

01924967613

Head Teacher

Luke Welsh

Website

https://www.normantonjunioracademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Normanton Junior Academy?

Normanton Junior Academy is an academy sponsor led in Normanton, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Normanton Junior Academy have?

Normanton Junior Academy has 359 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Normanton Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

83% of pupils at Normanton Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Normanton Junior Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Normanton Junior Academy is part of WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Normanton Junior Academy?

Normanton Junior Academy is located at Church Lane, Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 1EY.