Best Nurseries in Pontefract
25 nurseries found
Key Facts
- There are 25 nurseries in Pontefract, accounting for 36.2% of the total number of nurseries in the area.
- In Pontefract, 100.0% of nurseries have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- The 25 nurseries in Pontefract have a total of 59 pupils, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.80, slightly lower than the national average of 18.10.
- None of the nurseries in Pontefract have pupils eligible for free school meals, and 0.0% have special educational needs, compared to 6.8% with English as an additional language.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 25 nurseries in Pontefract, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Pontefract | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 23% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £11,839 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.