Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School
Primary · Voluntary controlled school · Ages 3–11 · Wakefield
Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 3–11 (voluntary controlled school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 9 June 2022.
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Key facts
- Address
- Shepstye Road, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5BE
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Wakefield
- Pupils on roll
- 369 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 25.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 9 June 2022
Strengths
- “This is a school with a clear vision and ethos.”
- “Pupils and staff are able to explain how the work they are doing is linked to the school’s values.”
- “There is a positive and nurturing atmosphere which allows these values to be realised.”
To improve
- “In lessons, it is clear what teachers want pupils to learn, but leaders are aware that there needs to be more regular checking of understanding to see what pupils know and remember.”
- “Leaders are still in the process of making sure this is fully embedded.”
- “readers, but the additional support sessions they have are not always taught with the level of precision they need to be.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 26 July 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 52% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 24 first-preference applications, 26 offers in total, 24 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Wakefield.
- Horbury Primary Academy 0.4 mi Good
- Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy 0.8 mi School remains Good
- St Ignatius Catholic Primary School 1.0 mi Some aspects not as strong
- Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School 1.0 mi School remains Good
- South Ossett Infant Academy 1.0 mi Good
- Ossett South Parade Primary 1.2 mi School remains Good
- Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School 1.2 mi Requires improvement
- Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery 1.4 mi Good