# Sandal Magna Community Academy — Wakefield, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr Craig Elliott

## Contact

- **Address:** Sandal Magna Community Academy, Belle Vue Road, Wakefield WF1 5NF
- **Phone:** 01924 767080
- **Website:** https://www.sandalmagna.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/wakefield/sandal-magna-community-academy-14459

## About

Sandal Magna Community Academy is a school that aims to provide a rich understanding of the local area and make its pupils feel connected to the community they live in. The curriculum is designed to develop confident, articulate and resilient life-long learners. The school celebrates diversity and ensures that its children understand similarities as well as differences.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Nov 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Mixed Experience - Pros and Cons: We've had our child at Sandal Magna for a year now, and while there have been some positives, there are also some areas for improvement. The facilities are great, and the staff are generally friendly. However, we've had some issues with communication and have noticed some inconsistencies in the curriculum delivery. Overall, it's been a mixed experience. *(May 2023)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic School - Our Child Loves It!: We've had our child at Sandal Magna for 2 years now, and the experience has been nothing but positive. The facilities are great, the staff are friendly and supportive, and the curriculum is engaging and challenging. We love the emphasis on community and diversity, and our child feels very happy and included. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful School - We Feel Lucky!: We're so grateful to have our child at Sandal Magna. The school's approach to education is innovative and engaging, and the staff are dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. We've been particularly impressed with the school's focus on community and diversity, and our child feels very happy and valued. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education - Our Child Thrived!: We sent our child to Sandal Magna for 5 years, and the experience was fantastic. The school's values of kindness, respect, and perseverance were instilled in our child, and they thrived academically and socially. We were very impressed with the school's approach to SEN provision and the support provided by the SENCO. *(Jan 2021)*

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