Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
URN: 130964 • Pontefract WF9 1AJ
Overview
- Name
- Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
- URN
- 130964
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jenny Griffiths (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01977649157
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Badsworth Ce J&I (Vc) School, Main Street, Pontefract WF9 1AJ
Summary
Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is a mixed primary school located in Pontefract, Wakefield, with a current enrolment of 206 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school prides itself on maintaining high expectations and standards, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where children feel welcomed and safe. The ethos is rooted in Christian values, aiming to create a loving atmosphere conducive to learning and personal development.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to encourage academic achievement and personal growth. In addition to core subjects, various extracurricular activities, including clubs like Young Voices and Board Games Club, are available to enhance students' social skills and interests. The school actively engages with the community and encourages parental involvement, ensuring a collaborative approach to education.
Badsworth CE School is currently accepting applications for Year 5. Parents can contact the school office for more information or visit the website for updates on school events and newsletters. The school office operates from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday, during term time.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to encourage academic achievement and personal growth. In addition to core subjects, various extracurricular activities, including clubs like Young Voices and Board Games Club, are available to enhance students' social skills and interests. The school actively engages with the community and encourages parental involvement, ensuring a collaborative approach to education.
Badsworth CE School is currently accepting applications for Year 5. Parents can contact the school office for more information or visit the website for updates on school events and newsletters. The school office operates from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday, during term time.
Useful links
- FOBS Autumn Newsletter (download)
- Newsletter (download)
- Winter Playtimes : Appropriate Clothing (download)
- 10th October 2025 (download)
- Log in (other)
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- Website design by PrimarySite (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 206
- Boys
- 96
- Girls
- 110
- FSM %
- 15.00
- Open date
- 1996-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 206 | 96 | 110 | 210 | 15.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 204 | 95 | 109 | 210 | 13.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 194 | 90 | 104 | 210 | 13.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 194 | 90 | 104 | 210 | 13.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 195 | 94 | 101 | 210 | 7.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 200 | 97 | 103 | 210 | 8.50 |
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