Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy
Academy converterPrimaryAges 4–11MixedChurch of England
Durkar Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3HY
Headteacher · Miss Beverley Minor
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Key facts
Pupils296Capacity 315
OfstedGoodInspected 22 November 2023
TrustCrigglestone St James CE Primary Academy Trust
Free school meals9.8%
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 22 November 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Wakefield council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in WakefieldNearby schools for the same ages
- Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School0.6 mi
- Hendal Primary School0.7 mi
- Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School1.1 mi
- Horbury Primary Academy1.3 mi
- The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School1.6 mi