Ofsted

Richard Wakefield CE Primary Academy received a Good Ofsted rating in May 2015. Some of the highlights from the report include:

Behaviour is outstanding. It is calm, caring and purposeful and helps to make the school a happy and safe place for everyone. Staff, pupils and virtually all parents agree.

The provision for disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs is outstanding. As a result, some of these pupils make excellent progress.

As a result of good teaching, pupils achieve well across a range of subjects including reading, writing and mathematics.

Teaching supports and challenges the pupils and encourages them to work hard and find things out for themselves.