# South Kirkby Academy — Pontefract, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr Adam Potter

## Contact

- **Address:** Stockingate, South Kirkby, West Yorkshire
- **Phone:** 01924 967615
- **Website:** https://southkirkbyacademy.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/pontefract/south-kirkby-academy-17830

## About

We are very proud of our thriving school in the heart of the South Kirkby community, making sure that everyone who attends South Kirkby Academy is safe, happy and learning.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Apr 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Fantastic School Experience: I'm so grateful to have my daughter at South Kirkby Academy. The staff are caring and supportive, and the facilities are great. My daughter loves the Accelerated Reader program and the opportunities to learn about social pressures linked to influencers. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some Good, Some Not So Good: We've had a mixed experience at South Kirkby Academy. The school has excellent facilities and the staff are generally friendly, but sometimes communication can be a bit patchy. My child enjoys the school, but I wish they'd do more to keep parents involved. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education: As a former parent, I highly recommend South Kirkby Academy. My child received an excellent education and the values of the school really shone through. From the Headteacher to the support staff, everyone was committed to helping my child succeed. *(Jun 2021)*

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