Best Primary Schools in Pontefract
37 primary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 37 primary schools in Pontefract, accounting for 53.6% of all primary schools in the area, with a total of 9,255 pupils.
- In Pontefract, 86.7% of primary schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 2 schools rated Outstanding and 24 rated Good out of 30 inspected.
- Pontefract primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.16, with 30.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 14.5% having special educational needs.
- At KS2, 64.1% of pupils in Pontefract primary schools meet the expected standard, with a persistent absence rate of 18.7% and 8.0% of pupils speaking English as an additional language.
DL
De Lacy Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pontefract, WF8 2TG
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence5.5%
Pupils342
P/T Ratio22.6
Oakfield Park School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pontefract, WF7 7DT
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence11.3%
Pupils176
P/T Ratio9.0
FA
Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
Pontefract, WF7 6BQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence4.9%
Pupils227
P/T Ratio21.1
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Pontefract, WF8 3NP
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected84%
Absence4.0%
Pupils330
P/T Ratio22.4
CP
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Pontefract, WF8 3PT
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected93%
Absence3.1%
Pupils208
P/T Ratio23.6
AH
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Pontefract, WF7 7HH
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence4.5%
Pupils229
P/T Ratio20.2
SH
St Helen's CE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Pontefract, WF9 4EG
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence6.8%
Pupils215
P/T Ratio22.5
HL
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Ofsted
Good
Pontefract, WF8 4BW
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected88%
Absence4.4%
Pupils434
P/T Ratio24.8
Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane
Ofsted
Good
Pontefract, WF7 7JH
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected83%
Absence4.0%
Pupils320
P/T Ratio16.6
Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Pontefract, WF7 5JB
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.2%
Pupils103
P/T Ratio15.6
Featherstone Purston Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Pontefract, WF7 5HF
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence7.3%
Pupils203
P/T Ratio19.1
SK
South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School
Pontefract, WF9 3EA
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence6.8%
Pupils208
P/T Ratio20.0
LH
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Pontefract, WF8 4RJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected93%
Absence3.2%
Pupils203
P/T Ratio23.0
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Ofsted
Good
Pontefract, WF8 2NJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected88%
Absence4.8%
Pupils335
P/T Ratio22.5
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
Ofsted
Good
Pontefract, WF8 4AA
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence4.4%
Pupils222
P/T Ratio24.0
SE
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Pontefract, WF9 2QQ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected47%
Absence7.6%
Pupils454
P/T Ratio23.3
Ash Grove Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Pontefract, WF9 2TF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected49%
Absence7.8%
Pupils265
P/T Ratio20.3
South Kirkby Academy
Ofsted
Good
Pontefract, WF9 3DP
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected41%
Absence7.4%
Pupils186
P/T Ratio21.2
Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Pontefract, WF7 6DJ
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected31%
Absence8.1%
Pupils105
P/T Ratio19.1
King's Meadow Academy
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Pontefract, WF9 5BP
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected43%
Absence9.5%
Pupils234
P/T Ratio25.3
UP
Upton Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Pontefract, WF9 1JS
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected55%
Absence7.9%
Pupils453
P/T Ratio24.9
Grove Lea Primary School
Pontefract, WF9 4BQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence4.8%
Pupils244
P/T Ratio23.1
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 37 primary schools in Pontefract, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Pontefract | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 87% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 64% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,442 | £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.