The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School

About The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School

The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School is an academy converter in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 320 pupils on roll. It is part of PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 January 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wakefield →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

320 / 316 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 January 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

Carleton Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF8 3NP

Phone

01977600368

Executive Headteacher

David Dunn

Website

https://rookeries.patrust.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School?

The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School is an academy converter in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School have?

The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School has 320 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?

The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 January 2023).

How does The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

73% of pupils at The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School is part of PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School?

The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School is located at Carleton Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF8 3NP.