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Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 296 pupils, and a capacity of 312 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

296

Pupils

312

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is managed by Wakefield and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — School Information

Full address
Lake Lock Road, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4HS
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
26.2% of pupils
DfE URN
108247

Other Primary Schools in Wakefield

If Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Is Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 312 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Wakefield, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.