What did School Atlas judge Middlestown Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Middlestown Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in November 2025, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Middlestown Primary Academy?

Middlestown Primary Academy has 217 pupils on roll.

What ages does Middlestown Primary Academy take?

Middlestown Primary Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Middlestown Primary Academy located?

Middlestown Primary Academy is located in Wakefield, WF4 4QE, Wakefield.

How do I apply to Middlestown Primary Academy?

Middlestown Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Middlestown Primary Academy?

When Middlestown Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after Children, all previously Looked after Children and Children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment area siblings — Children who live in the school's catchment area, who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of admission; 3. Other catchment area children — Other children who live in the school's catchment area, and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: In all categories, when decisions have to be made between children satisfying the same criterion, children living nearest to the school, measured as the crow flies, have priority. The distance will be measured using the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG). Where there is more than one application from a postal address contained within a block of flats, places will be decided by random allocation. If two or more pupils live equidistant from the school, the distance each pupil lives by road from the preferred school will be measured and the place offered to the pupil who lives nearest by this means. In the event of this being equal, places will then be decided by random allocation.

What is the largest ethnic background at Middlestown Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.6% of pupils at Middlestown Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Middlestown Primary Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

School AtlasWakefield

Wakefield

School AtlasWakefield

Wakefield

How places are decided at Middlestown Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after Children, all previously Looked after Children and Children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted.
2Catchment area siblings — Children who live in the school's catchment area, who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of admission.
3Other catchment area children — Other children who live in the school's catchment area.
4Siblings outside catchment area — Children who have brothers or sisters in attendance at the school.
5Other children — Other children, with priority being given to those living nearest to the school.

If two applications tie: In all categories, when decisions have to be made between children satisfying the same criterion, children living nearest to the school, measured as the crow flies, have priority. The distance will be measured using the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG). Where there is more than one application from a postal address contained within a block of flats, places will be decided by random allocation. If two or more pupils live equidistant from the school, the distance each pupil lives by road from the preferred school will be measured and the place offered to the pupil who lives nearest by this means. In the event of this being equal, places will then be decided by random allocation.

Admission authority is Accord Multi Academy Trust. The PAN is not explicitly stated in the document. Children with an EHC Plan naming the school are admitted outside the oversubscription criteria via the statementing process.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Middlestown Primary Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Middlestown Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Middlestown Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in November 2025, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Middlestown Primary Academy?: Middlestown Primary Academy has 217 pupils on roll.
What ages does Middlestown Primary Academy take?: Middlestown Primary Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Middlestown Primary Academy located?: Middlestown Primary Academy is located in Wakefield, WF4 4QE, Wakefield.
How do I apply to Middlestown Primary Academy?: Middlestown Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Middlestown Primary Academy?: When Middlestown Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after Children, all previously Looked after Children and Children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment area siblings — Children who live in the school's catchment area, who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of admission; 3. Other catchment area children — Other children who live in the school's catchment area, and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: In all categories, when decisions have to be made between children satisfying the same criterion, children living nearest to the school, measured as the crow flies, have priority. The distance will be measured using the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG). Where there is more than one application from a postal address contained within a block of flats, places will be decided by random allocation. If two or more pupils live equidistant from the school, the distance each pupil lives by road from the preferred school will be measured and the place offered to the pupil who lives nearest by this means. In the event of this being equal, places will then be decided by random allocation.
What is the largest ethnic background at Middlestown Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.6% of pupils at Middlestown Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

League tables in Wakefield Compare Wakefield schools Best primary schools in Wakefield Wakefield hub All Wakefield schools Schools on map Admissions checker Catchment areas guide What to ask on a visit

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Connected nurseries & schools

Where children go next

Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

Horbury Academy

Secondary

Strong

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

Interested in this school?Register interest and we'll pass your details on if it joins School Atlas.Register interest

This school hasn't claimed its profile yet, so it can't receive enquiries here. Leave your details and we'll pass them on if the school joins School Atlas.

Nearby schools within 5 km

How places are decided at Middlestown Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after Children, all previously Looked after Children and Children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted.
2Catchment area siblings — Children who live in the school's catchment area, who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of admission.
3Other catchment area children — Other children who live in the school's catchment area.
4Siblings outside catchment area — Children who have brothers or sisters in attendance at the school.
5Other children — Other children, with priority being given to those living nearest to the school.

Middlestown Primary Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Middlestown Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Middlestown Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in November 2025, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Middlestown Primary Academy?: Middlestown Primary Academy has 217 pupils on roll.
What ages does Middlestown Primary Academy take?: Middlestown Primary Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Middlestown Primary Academy located?: Middlestown Primary Academy is located in Wakefield, WF4 4QE, Wakefield.
How do I apply to Middlestown Primary Academy?: Middlestown Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Middlestown Primary Academy?: When Middlestown Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after Children, all previously Looked after Children and Children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment area siblings — Children who live in the school's catchment area, who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of admission; 3. Other catchment area children — Other children who live in the school's catchment area, and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: In all categories, when decisions have to be made between children satisfying the same criterion, children living nearest to the school, measured as the crow flies, have priority. The distance will be measured using the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG). Where there is more than one application from a postal address contained within a block of flats, places will be decided by random allocation. If two or more pupils live equidistant from the school, the distance each pupil lives by road from the preferred school will be measured and the place offered to the pupil who lives nearest by this means. In the event of this being equal, places will then be decided by random allocation.
What is the largest ethnic background at Middlestown Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.6% of pupils at Middlestown Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Connected nurseries & schools

Where children go next

Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

Horbury Academy

Secondary

Strong

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

Interested in this school?Register interest and we'll pass your details on if it joins School Atlas.Register interest

This school hasn't claimed its profile yet, so it can't receive enquiries here. Leave your details and we'll pass them on if the school joins School Atlas.

Middlestown Primary Academy

How places are decided at Middlestown Primary Academy

Middlestown Primary Academy: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Middlestown Primary Academy

Connected nurseries & schools

Where children go next

Nearby schools within 5 km

How places are decided at Middlestown Primary Academy

Middlestown Primary Academy: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Connected nurseries & schools

Where children go next

Nearby schools within 5 km