Best Schools for Safety in Pontefract
The top 25 schools in Pontefract, ranked by how safe and secure parents feel their children are, based on verified reviews from real parents.
As of September 2026, the highest parent-rated school for Safety in Pontefract is The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School (5.0/5 for Safety). 25 schools in Pontefract have enough parent reviews to be ranked.
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The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Safety -
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Ash Grove Primary Academy
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Safety -
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Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Safety -
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South Kirkby Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Safety -
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The King's School
secondary •4.6★ overall •3 reviews5.0Safety -
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
primary •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Safety -
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
primary •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Safety -
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Darrington Church of England Primary School
primary •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Safety -
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Upton Primary School
primary •4.6★ overall •5 reviews4.8Safety -
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King's Meadow Academy
primary •4.8★ overall •4 reviews4.7Safety -
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Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
primary •4.6★ overall •4 reviews4.7Safety -
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Carleton High School
secondary •4.5★ overall •4 reviews4.7Safety -
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Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
primary •4.3★ overall •4 reviews4.7Safety -
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Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews4.5Safety -
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St Giles C of E Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Safety -
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Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane
primary •4.6★ overall •3 reviews4.5Safety -
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Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
primary •4.4★ overall •3 reviews4.5Safety -
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St Helen's CE Primary School
primary •4.4★ overall •3 reviews4.5Safety -
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Grove Lea Primary School
primary •4.3★ overall •3 reviews4.5Safety -
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West End Academy
primary •4.8★ overall •4 reviews4.3Safety -
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Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource
primary •4.5★ overall •4 reviews4.3Safety -
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De Lacy Primary School
primary •4.5★ overall •4 reviews4.3Safety -
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South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School
primary •4.5★ overall •4 reviews4.3Safety -
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High Well School
special •4.2★ overall •4 reviews4.3Safety -
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Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
primary •5.0★ overall •2 reviews4.0Safety
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Frequently asked questions
Which school in Pontefract is rated best for Safety?
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School currently has the highest parent rating for Safety among schools in Pontefract on SchoolBrowse.
How are these Safety rankings calculated?
Rankings are based on verified parent reviews scoring each school on how safe and secure parents feel their children are. Only schools with at least one published review are included.