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Ackworth is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #16 | Ackworth Mill Dam School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Ackworth School | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | Protestant | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Badsworth is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
Baghill is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
Carleton is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #28 | Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| #30 | King's Meadow Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
Carleton Park is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Carleton Park Junior and Infant School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
Chequerfield is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | De Lacy Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
Darrington is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Darrington Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
Featherstone is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #22 | Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #25 | Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
| N/A | Featherstone Girnhill Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Featherstone Purston Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
Fitzwilliam is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #32 | Fitzwilliam Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
Halfpenny Lane is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
Hemsworth is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | West End Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #6 | Grove Lea Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #17 | St Helen's CE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #24 | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Pontefract | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
Kirk Smeaton is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
Larks Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Larks Hill Junior and Infant School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
Low Ackworth is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
Moorthorpe is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #27 | Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
Orchard Head is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
Pontefract is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | St Giles C of E Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
Pontefract Town Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Pontefract | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
South Elmsall is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #26 | Ash Grove Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
South Kirkby is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #29 | South Kirkby Academy | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Northfield Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
Streethouse is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #31 | Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
Upton is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Upton Primary School, Pontefract | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |