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Fitzwilliam Primary School
Ages 2–11227 pupilsDoes not apply
Fitzwilliam Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Pontefract, within the Wakefield local authority. The school has around 227 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Pontefract can view Fitzwilliam Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Pontefract (WF9 5BA), Fitzwilliam Primary School 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 & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Quality of education
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2-42%
Expected standard (RWM)-42%
England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%
England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake25.4%
Free school meals25.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.7%
England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.6%
Attendance93.6%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher23.6
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Pontefract
All schools in Pontefract →King's Meadow Academy0.6 miWest End AcademyGood · 1.7 miSt Helen's CE Primary SchoolGood · 2.1 miOutwood Academy Hemsworth1.9 miOutwood Primary Academy Bell LaneGood · 1.4 miSacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 2.1 mi
See the full area report for WF9 5BA →