Ash Grove Primary Academy

About Ash Grove Primary Academy

Ash Grove Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in PONTEFRACT, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 281 pupils on roll. It is part of INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 28.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wakefield →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

281 / 331 (85%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 May 2023

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

Ash Grove, PONTEFRACT, Wakefield, WF9 2TF

Phone

01977640625

Head Teacher

Kate Gawthorp

Website

https://ashgrove.inspirepartnership.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ash Grove Primary Academy?

Ash Grove Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in PONTEFRACT, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Ash Grove Primary Academy have?

Ash Grove Primary Academy has 281 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ash Grove Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ash Grove Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023).

How does Ash Grove Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

48% of pupils at Ash Grove Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ash Grove Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ash Grove Primary Academy is part of INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Ash Grove Primary Academy?

Ash Grove Primary Academy is located at Ash Grove, PONTEFRACT, Wakefield, WF9 2TF.