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Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Goodgraded 07/02/2023Ages 3–11104 pupilsChurch of England
Pontefract, WF8 3JY
North Yorkshire

Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Pontefract, within the North Yorkshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 104 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/02/2023, Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Pontefract can view Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 07/02/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance96.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence4.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher28.3England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals9.5%England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in PontefractSee the full area report for WF8 3JY