What is South Kirkby Academy's Ofsted rating?

South Kirkby Academy was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/04/2023. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is South Kirkby Academy a primary or secondary school?

South Kirkby Academy is a primary school in Pontefract, for ages 7–11.

Where is South Kirkby Academy?

South Kirkby Academy is in Pontefract, WF9 3DP (Wakefield local authority).

How many pupils attend South Kirkby Academy?

South Kirkby Academy has around 208 pupils on roll.

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South Kirkby Academy

Goodgraded 25/04/2023Ages 7–11208 pupilsDoes not apply

Pontefract, WF9 3DP

Wakefield

South Kirkby Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Pontefract, within the Wakefield local authority. The school has around 208 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/04/2023, South Kirkby Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Pontefract can view South Kirkby Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Pontefract (WF9 3DP), South Kirkby Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 25/04/2023

Attendance & staffing

Attendance92.6%England avg 94.5%

Persistent absence25.1%England avg 14.3%

Pupils per teacher21.5England avg 20.9

Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals50.0%England avg 24.0%

English not first language5.9%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)-39%England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Pontefract

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South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.1 mi Northfield Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.7 mi Grove Lea Primary School1.7 mi Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion ResourceGood · 1.3 mi St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, MoorthorpeGood · 1.3 mi Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 1.8 mi

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