Question 1

Is South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The 25 November 2025 inspection report graded achievement, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, leadership and governance, and personal development and well-being at strong standard, with attendance and behaviour at expected standard, and safeguarding standards met. The school also reports 90% of pupils passing the Year 1 phonics screening check in the most recent year referenced on its website.

Question 2

What are the fees at South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state school with no tuition fees. Some optional services may have charges, for example Breakfast Club and certain nursery hour patterns; families should check the school’s published information for current costs.

Question 3

When is the Reception application deadline in Wakefield?

Accepted Answer

Reception applications are made through Wakefield Council's coordinated admissions process. Families should check the council's current Reception timetable for the online application window, on-time closing date and offer day.

Question 4

How does Nursery admission work at the school?

Accepted Answer

Nursery admission is managed directly by the school. Children are eligible to start the term after they turn three, with a waiting list process and transition sessions described by the school.

Question 5

What time does the school day start and finish?

Accepted Answer

Published timings show Nursery sessions in the morning or afternoon, and Reception to Year 2 running 8:40am to 3:10pm, with doors closing at 8:55am.

Question 6

Does the school offer breakfast club or after-school provision?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school publishes Breakfast Club running 7:45am to 8:45am, and states it offers three evenings of after-school clubs, ending at 4:00pm.

Question 7

Where do children usually go after Year 2?

Accepted Answer

The school states that children often move to South Kirkby Academy for Year 3 and that it works closely with local providers to support transition. Families should plan the Year 3 move as part of the local authority process.

1st preference	46	46	100%
2nd preference	16	2	13%
3rd preference	4	0	0%
4th–5th preference	6	1	17%
Total	72	49	68%

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