# King's Meadow Academy — Pontefract, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Lauren Penny

## Contact

- **Address:** Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract WF9 5BP
- **Phone:** 01924 967607
- **Website:** https://www.kingsmeadowacademy.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/pontefract/kings-meadow-academy-19974

## About

A friendly, community-focused school with a highly inclusive ethos, engaging curriculum, and vibrant learning environment.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Sep 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Sep 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Sep 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Requires Improvement — Sep 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Sep 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent school with caring staff: My daughter has thrived at King's Meadow since starting in Reception. The staff are always willing to listen and offer support. I love the emphasis on kindness and aspiration - it's a really positive environment for my child to grow. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding school with great facilities: I have no hesitation in recommending King's Meadow to anyone. My son had a great experience here and the facilities are excellent. The staff are professional and friendly, and the school's values really shine through. *(Aug 2022)*
- **5/5** — Love the inclusive approach: My son has adjusted well to school life at King's Meadow. I appreciate the focus on inclusivity and supporting children with SEND. The staff are approachable and responsive to our needs. *(May 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some concerns about communication: My daughter has had a good experience at King's Meadow, but I do have some concerns about the quality of communication from the school. Sometimes it feels like important updates are not shared in a timely manner. However, I appreciate the staff's enthusiasm and commitment to the children. *(Feb 2022)*

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