Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

About Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is a voluntary controlled school in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 230 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 2.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wakefield →

School Type

Voluntary controlled school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

230 / 210 (110%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 May 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Station Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF7 7HH

Phone

01977612124

Headteacher

Michael Walker

Website

https://www.ackworthhowardschool.co.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?

Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is a voluntary controlled school in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School have?

Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School has 230 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?

Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).

How does Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

80% of pupils at Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?

Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is located at Station Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF7 7HH.