Larks Hill Junior and Infant School

About Larks Hill Junior and Infant School

Larks Hill Junior and Infant School is an academy converter in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 202 pupils on roll. It is part of PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 97% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 5.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wakefield →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

202 / 210 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 March 2025

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

Larks Hill, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF8 4RJ

Phone

01977722845

Headteacher

Richard Beevers

Website

www.larkshill.patrust.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Larks Hill Junior and Infant School?

Larks Hill Junior and Infant School is an academy converter in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Larks Hill Junior and Infant School have?

Larks Hill Junior and Infant School has 202 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Larks Hill Junior and Infant School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

97% of pupils at Larks Hill Junior and Infant School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Larks Hill Junior and Infant School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Larks Hill Junior and Infant School is part of PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Larks Hill Junior and Infant School?

Larks Hill Junior and Infant School is located at Larks Hill, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF8 4RJ.