Schools in Pontefract
70 schools · 99 reviews
70
Schools
99
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West End Academy
Primary
Regent Street Hemsworth Pontefract WF9 4QJ
2
King's Meadow Academy
Primary
Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract WF9 5BP
3
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary
Cobblers Lane
4
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
Primary
Carleton Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
5
Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary
Pontefract, United Kingdom
6
Ash Grove Primary Academy
Primary
South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire
7
Upton Primary School
Primary
Waggon Lane, Upton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
8
St Giles C of E Academy
Primary
St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
9
Oakfield Park School
Special Needs
Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7DT
10
Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary
Kirk Smeaton CE Primary School, Main Street, Kirk Smeaton, North Yorkshire
11
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Primary
Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 4RJ
12
South Kirkby Academy
Primary
Stockingate, South Kirkby, West Yorkshire
13
Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane
Primary
Bell Lane, Ackworth, Pontefract WF7 7JH
14
Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Secondary
Wakefield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
15
The King's School
Secondary
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
16
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource
Primary
Regent Street South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire
17
Carleton High School
Secondary
Green Lane, Pontefract WF8 3NW
18
De Lacy Primary School
Primary
Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
19
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary
Station Road, Low Ackworth
20
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School
Primary
Carlton Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
21
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary
Highfield Road, Hemsworth
22
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary
Newgate
23
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary
Halfpenny Lane
24
South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School
Primary
Common Road, South Kirkby
25
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Secondary
Cutsyke Road, Featherstone
26
Darrington Church of England Primary School
Primary
Denby Crest, Darrington
27
Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
Primary
North Close, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
28
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
Primary
Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe
29
St Helen's CE Primary School
Primary
Highfield Road, Hemsworth, WF9 4EG
30
Grove Lea Primary School
Primary
Pontefract, United Kingdom
31
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Primary
Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 2NJ
32
High Well School
Special Needs
Pontefract, United Kingdom
33
Ackworth Mill Dam School
Primary
Mill Gate, Ackworth
34
Badsworth Nursery
Nursery
Badsworth C Of E Junior & Infant School, Main Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 1AJ
35
Butterflys Day Nursery
Nursery
Cheswold House, 2 Cross Hill, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4LQ, United Kingdom
36
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Primary
Moxon Close, Carleton Park
37
Cherry Blossom Pre-School
Nursery
Cherry Blossom Pre-School, Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
38
Cherry Tree Academy
Primary
Cobblers Lane
39
Engineering & Sports Alternative Provision
Nursery
Pontefract Collieries Fc, Beechnut Lane
40
Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
Primary
Hardwick Road, Featherstone, Girnhill Infant School
41
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Primary
Gordon Street
42
Featherstone Purston Infant School
Primary
Nunns Lane, Featherstone
43
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Primary
George Street, Featherstone
44
Fitzwilliam Primary School
Primary
Second Avenue
45
Happy Days Childrens Centre
Nursery
Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2UJ
46
Harewood Centre Nursery School
Nursery
Harewood Avenue
47
Keats Site Services Limited
Nursery
Unit 6, Prince George Trading Estate, Skinner Lane
48
Kip McGrath Pontefract
Nursery
Pomfret Lodge, 2 Slutwell Lane
49
Little Explorers
Nursery
Ackworth Cricket Club, Wakefield Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7DF
50
Little Gruffalos (Hemsworth)
Nursery
Little Gruffalos, Bush Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4AZ, United Kingdom
51
Little Rainbow Nursery
Nursery
Northgate Close, Pontefract, WF8 1JL
52
Minsthorpe Community College
Secondary
Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall
53
New College Pontefract
Secondary
Park Lane
54
Northfield Primary School
Primary
Northfield Lane, South Kirkby
55
Oakhill Day Nursery
Nursery
Girnhill Infant School, Hardwick Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5JB
56
Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery
Nursery
Pomfret Children's Centre, Rookhill Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2DD
57
Safe 'n' Sound Nursery
Nursery
Featherstone Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 6LS
58
St Luke's Pre-School Nursery
Nursery
Carlton Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2QQ
59
Stagecoach Pontefract
Nursery
Carleton Community High School, Green Lane, Carleton
60
Stepping Stones Day Nursery
Nursery
Stepping Stones, Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4DA
61
Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Primary
Whinney Lane, Streethouse
62
Sunshine Kids
Nursery
Central Methodist Church, Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1NB
63
The Featherstone Academy
Secondary
Pontefract Road, Featherstone
64
The Grange Nursery
Nursery
Carleton Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3RJ
65
The Meadow Pre-School
Nursery
Kingsmeadow Academy, Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam
66
The Woodland Pre-School
Nursery
West End Academy, Regent Street, Hemsworth
67
Upton Daycare
Nursery
Upton Primary School, Waggon Lane, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1JS
68
Went Valley Pre School
Nursery
Kirk Smeaton C of E Primary School, Main Street, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3JY
69
Westfield Centre Children's Day Care
Nursery
Westfield Centre, Westfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2PU
70
Young Minds Matter
Nursery
Pontefract Collieries Football Club, Beechnut Lane
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About Pontefract
Pontefract is a charming market town in West Yorkshire, offering a great quality of life for families. With a strong sense of community, it provides a safe and welcoming environment for children to grow and learn. The town has a well-regarded education system, with a range of schools catering to different needs and abilities. Pontefract is steeped in history and culture, with numerous historical landmarks and family-friendly activities to enjoy.
Known for
Pontefract Castle, Pontefract Cakes, Rugby League, Historic Market
Climate
Temperate maritime climate with cool winters and mild summers
Cost of Living
Affordable by UK standards
Family Friendly
Excellent parks and outdoor spaces, with good transport links to nearby cities
Education in Pontefract
- Pontefract has 46 schools, including primary, secondary, and special schools
- The town is served by a range of academies and state-funded schools
- Pontefract is close to several universities, including the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University
Did you know? Pontefract is famous for its liquorice, with the town being home to the original Pontefract Cakes
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