Jerry Clay Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 4–11 · Wakefield
Jerry Clay Academy is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 4–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 18 October 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Jerry Clay Lane, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0NP
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Council
- Wakefield
- Pupils on roll
- 211 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 6.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 18 October 2023
Strengths
- “There is zero complacency for what children can achieve in this remarkable school.”
- “Despite its outstanding status, the school has continued to improve since the last inspection.”
- “Leaders are relentless in their continuous pursuit of excellence.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 23 November 2023 (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) | 90% | 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: 58 first-preference applications, 27 offers in total, 27 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Wakefield.
- Wrenthorpe Academy 0.4 mi Standards maintained
- Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs 0.6 mi Good
- Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate 0.8 mi Not judged
- Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School 1.0 mi Requires improvement
- Newton Hill Community School 1.1 mi School remains Good
- Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School 1.2 mi School remains Good
- Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane 1.2 mi Standards maintained
- St Michael's CofE Academy 1.4 mi Good