At Sandal Magna Community Academy we believe that our school sits within the heart and the future of the community.
We aim to serve the needs of all the families within the local area, with a commitment to developing the social cohesion of our community and to maximising the life chances of each and every child. We endeavour to work in close partnership with parents for the benefit of our children.
When our children leave the Academy we want them to be happy, enthusiastic, confident, curious, tolerant and most importantly; well prepared for their next stage of learning.
Sandal Magna is part of Enhance Academy Trust. They are a Trust based in Wakefield serving parts of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. .
Ofsted
Our most recent Ofsted inspection was done in November 2022, please see the link below for the full report.
Performance Data
Click Here to find Sandal Magna’s DfE performance information
Phonics Screening Check
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | National 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % pass Y1 | 86% | 80% | 86% | 67% | 93% | 82% |
| % pass Y2 | 86% | 90% | 93% | 97% | 86% | 91% |
2026 KS2 Data Breakdown
| Reading | Writing | Maths | GPS | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % at Expected Standard | 64% | 76% | 83% | 61% | 61% |
| % at Higher Standard | 14% | 14% | 29% | 18% | 7% |
| Average Scaled Score | 103 | – | 105 | 103 | – |
Multiplication Check
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2026 National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % pupils 25/25 | 44% | 55% | 47% | 67% | 60% | 44% |
| Average (out of 25) | 21.4 | 23.1 | 20.6 | 24.0 | 22.6 | 21.6 |
Average progress from KS1 to KS2
| Year | Reading | Writing | Maths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +0.7 | +4.4 | +4.1 |
Parental Feedback Surveys
Parent Feedback – 2026
Thank you for your feedback on the Parental Questionnaire responding to the Parent View questions. 94% of our parents would recommend our school. From the 58 responses, you can see a summary of the rest of the information below:
