Education

An academy trust primed for a controversial takeover of a Wakefield primary school has said it's "considering its next steps", after an Ofsted report threw fresh doubt over the move.

Staff and pupils are celebrating at Airedale Infants School after claiming a ‘good’ rating from Ofsted.

Department store chain Debenhams will close 19 stores this month, it has been confirmed.

Dangerous parking at schools is putting children at risk across the Five Towns, a councillor has suggested.

A job ad for a nanny has emerged online - to cook and clean for an 18-year-old university student.

Children from a Wakefield school brought some Christmas cheer to pensioners living in sheltered accommodation.

A Wakefield primary school are hoping to get into the festive spirit after successfully releasing their own Christmas single.

A school in Wakefield could see its Christmas play taken from the school hall to millions of TV screens across the UK after being named as a national finalist in Virgin Media’s Christmas Stars competition.

These are the best 14 primary schools in the Wakefield district, according to the latest ratings.

A plastic globe, furniture and a potato are among the objects to have been thrown at teachers by pupils in recent years.

STAFF AND PUPILS from a Wakefield school are celebrating after achieving the highest level in a top national award - an award achieved by a select few others in the UK.

A construction firm working on CAPA College's new flagship centre in Wakefield has gone into administration.

An artwalk event at Wakefield Girls’ High School showcased the work of students, as part of a city-wide event.

A school has landed an ‘outstanding’ rating - it’s third top mark in 11 years.