Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource

URN: 130863 • Pontefract WF9 2BL

Overview

Name
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource
URN
130863
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Deborah Birdsall (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01977642820
Website
Visit
Address
Regent Street, Pontefract WF9 2BL

Summary

Moorthorpe Primary School with Inclusion Resource, located in Pontefract, is a community primary school that serves 252 pupils, with a capacity for 315. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasizing the importance of both academic achievement and excellent pastoral care. The headteacher, Mrs. Deborah Birdsall, highlights the school's family-like atmosphere and the strong partnerships formed between staff, parents, and governors.

The curriculum at Moorthorpe is designed to be broad, balanced, and knowledge-rich, catering to the unique talents of each child. While the school prioritises strong outcomes in English and Mathematics, it also offers a wide range of opportunities in music, IT, and sports, ensuring that children develop essential skills for their future. The Inclusion Resource, established in September 2021, provides enhanced mainstream support, integrating pupils and staff into the wider school community.

Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and can access information through the school's website or by contacting the office. Moorthorpe Primary aims to create positive and lasting memories for every child, preparing them to be confident and responsible citizens.

Key details

LA
Wakefield
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
315
Pupils
252
Boys
144
Girls
108
FSM %
43.30
Open date
1996-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 252 144 108 315 43.30
2024-09-11 284 149 135 315 41.10
2023-09-11 280 156 124 315 30.70
2022-09-11 280 156 124 315 30.70
2021-09-11 266 151 115 315 26.10
2020-09-11 256 150 106 315 22.60

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