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Newlands Primary School

Ages 3–11297 pupilsDoes not apply
Normanton, WF6 1BB
Wakefield

Newlands Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Normanton, within the Wakefield local authority. The school has around 297 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Normanton can view Newlands Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Normanton (WF6 1BB), Newlands Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.2%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence31.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher18.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals45.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language19.3%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-49%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in NormantonSee the full area report for WF6 1BB