Northfield Primary School

About Northfield Primary School

Northfield Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 355 pupils on roll. It is part of PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 March 2022) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 22.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.2% 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

355 / 315 (113%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 March 2022

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 1 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

Northfield Lane, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 3LY

Phone

01977651291

Head Teacher

Joe Ayre

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Northfield Primary School?

Northfield Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Northfield Primary School have?

Northfield Primary School has 355 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Northfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Northfield Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 March 2022).

How does Northfield Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

83% of pupils at Northfield Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Northfield Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Northfield Primary School is part of PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Northfield Primary School?

Northfield Primary School is located at Northfield Lane, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 3LY.