St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

About St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

St Ignatius Catholic Primary School in Wakefield, United Kingdom, is a warm and inclusive community that fosters academic achievement and personal growth. Our students thrive in a supportive environment that encourages exploration and development. We are committed to providing a high-quality education.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.0

Teaching Quality 4.0

Communication 4.0

Student Wellbeing 4.0

Facilities 4.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 36 responses • 25.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

88.9% positive 11.1% negative

My child feels safe at this school

94.4% positive 2.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

83.3% positive 13.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

80.6% positive 13.9% negative

My child does well at this school

80.6% positive 13.9% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 36 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

6.5

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

45.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 2

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Emily J

Parent Sep 29, 2025

4.0

"Fantastic Education and Care"

Our daughter has thrived at St Ignatius, the teachers are dedicated and go above and beyond to support the children's learning. The school's values and sense of community are outstanding. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a Catholic school in Wakefield.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Mark R

Parent Mar 13, 2025

5.0

"Excellent School with a Heart of Gold"

We've been blown away by the warm welcome we've received at St Ignatius. The school's commitment to teaching the children about their faith is wonderful. The staff are always on hand to offer support and guidance, making us feel reassured that our child is in good hands.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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