Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School — Primary School in Wakefield

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Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School

Wakefield, WF2 0AS

400 Pupils

350 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

33.60% FSM %

212 Boys

188 Girls

About Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School

Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Wakefield, Wakefield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 400 pupils on roll. School capacity: 350. Current headteacher: Michael Woodburn.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Wakefield
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Wakefield
Parliamentary Constituency	Wakefield and Rothwell
Ward	Wakefield North
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10072230
URN	108216
Data Last Updated	02-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Rebecca Haley	Chair of Governors	01/01/2024	19/10/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rosemary Evans	Governor	02/10/2025	02/10/2026	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Naeem Formuli	Governor	20/10/2021	05/10/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rebecca Haley	Governor	02/10/2024	02/10/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Janet Hilton	Governor	01/10/2025	01/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tommy Marsden	Governor	03/09/2024	03/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susan Shires	Governor	01/10/2025	01/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Smith	Governor	20/03/2024	19/03/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Turner	Governor	12/02/2025	12/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Webster	Governor	14/07/2021	14/07/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Danielle Wilkinson	Governor	16/02/2022	16/02/2026	Elected by school staff
Mr Michael Woodburn	Governor	04/09/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal

Schools Nearby

St Michael's CofE Academy

0.73 km • Wakefield

Other

Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs

0.85 km • Wakefield

Other

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

1.01 km • Wakefield

Other

Silcoates School

1.11 km • West Yorkshire

Other

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

1.15 km • Wakefield

Other

Wakefield Lawefield Primary School

1.17 km • Wakefield

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School?

Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Wakefield, Wakefield.

How many pupils does Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School have?

Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School has 400 pupils, with a capacity of 350.

What is the age range at Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School?

Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Who is the headteacher at Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School?

The Head Teacher at Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School is Mr Michael Woodburn.

Where is Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School located?

Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School is at Flanshaw Road, Flanshaw, Wakefield, WF2 0AS, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School currently open?

Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School is currently open.

Contact

Head Teacher

Mr Michael Woodburn

Flanshaw Road, Flanshaw, Wakefield, WF2 0AS

01924290360

www.flanshawjin.co.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 108216

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026