# Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy — Wakefield, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.9/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Miss B Minor

## Contact

- **Address:** St James Way, Crigglestone, Wakefield, WF4 3HY
- **Phone:** 01924 251048
- **Website:** https://www.stjamesacademy.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/wakefield/crigglestone-st-james-cofe-primary-academy-13668

## About

A Church of England school that values each child as an individual and supports their learning and development to enable them to be 'Ready for the Future'. We have a strong community spirit and believe working together with parents, families and the wider community is key to providing the best for our children.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Nov 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent School Experience: Crigglestone St James has been a fantastic school for my child. The teachers are caring, and the facilities are great. I love how they encourage the children to learn and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Lovely School with a Wonderful Community: Crigglestone St James is a beautiful school with a wonderful community. The headteacher is approachable, and the teachers are dedicated to helping the children learn and grow. My child loves attending school and can't wait to learn new things every day. *(Jan 2022)*
- **5/5** — Supportive and Challenging: My child has thrived at Crigglestone St James. The school's values of service and compassion are genuinely reflected in the way the teachers and staff interact with the children. The homework and reading programs have really helped my child improve their skills. *(Jun 2021)*
- **4/5** — A Mixed Experience: We had a good experience at Crigglestone St James, but our child's transition to Year 2 was a bit rocky. The teachers were supportive, but we struggled to get consistent feedback on their progress. Overall, it was a decent school, but we've moved on to a better fit for our family. *(Mar 2020)*

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