How many pupils does South Kirkby Academy have?

South Kirkby Academy has 208 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is South Kirkby Academy's Ofsted rating?

South Kirkby Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023).

How does South Kirkby Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

32% of pupils at South Kirkby Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is South Kirkby Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — South Kirkby Academy is part of WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is South Kirkby Academy?

South Kirkby Academy is located at Stockingate, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 3DP.

South Kirkby Academy

Stockingate, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 3DP

Good

Inspected 25 April 2023

Good

Ofsted

32%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

208

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About South Kirkby Academy

South Kirkby Academy is an academy converter in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 208 pupils on roll. It is part of WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 32% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wakefield →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 208 / 256 (81%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 25 April 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

50%

Free school meals

5.9%

EAL

1.4%

SEN support

13.5%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

32%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

Avg reading score

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.3%

Overall absence

19.3%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

9.8

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

21.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

11.1

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

£47,661

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 30% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,439 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,668

Spend per pupil

£7,514

Income per pupil

47%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Stockingate, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 3DP
Phone: 01924967615
Headteacher: Adam Potter
Website: southkirkbyacademy.org

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is South Kirkby Academy?: South Kirkby Academy is an academy converter in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does South Kirkby Academy have?: South Kirkby Academy has 208 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is South Kirkby Academy's Ofsted rating?: South Kirkby Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023).
How does South Kirkby Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 32% of pupils at South Kirkby Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is South Kirkby Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — South Kirkby Academy is part of WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is South Kirkby Academy?: South Kirkby Academy is located at Stockingate, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 3DP.

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