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OpenPrimaryURN 143381

South Kirkby Academy

Academy converter · Pontefract · WF9 3DP

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 7–11

Pupils

186

Local authority

Wakefield

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 7–11, in Pontefract, Wakefield, 186 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 50%.

Open schools in Pontefract
46
Primary schools in Pontefract
36
Academies among open schools in Pontefract
70% (32)
Open schools in WF9
17
Primary in WF9
15
Open schools in Wakefield LA
158
Primary in Wakefield LA
113

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in PontefractNear WF9

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
143381

Location

Address
Stockingate, South Kirkby
Postcode
WF9 3DP
Town
Pontefract
County
West Yorkshire
Local authority
Wakefield

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
186
Boys / girls
87 / 99
School capacity
256
Capacity fill
186 / 256 (73%)
Free school meals
50%
FSM pupils
93
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01924967615
Website
southkirkbyacademy.org

Official links