West End Academy
URN: 140003 • Pontefract WF9 4QJ
Overview
- Name
- West End Academy
- URN
- 140003
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chris Johnson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924967617
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Regent Street, Pontefract WF9 4QJ
Summary
West End Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Pontefract, Wakefield, with a current enrolment of 189 pupils against a capacity of 236. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. The core values of the academy emphasize aiming high, achieving together, and embracing differences, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at West End Academy is designed to be rich and diverse, engaging and challenging pupils while inspiring a love for learning. The school strives for excellence in education, providing high-quality learning opportunities tailored to meet the needs of all students, regardless of their backgrounds. With a focus on making outstanding progress, the academy aims to lay a solid foundation for lifelong learning.
West End Academy also places importance on community involvement and safety, regularly updating parents on school events and initiatives through their website. The headteacher, Mr. C Johnson, leads the school with a dedication to ensuring that every child receives the best education possible.
The curriculum at West End Academy is designed to be rich and diverse, engaging and challenging pupils while inspiring a love for learning. The school strives for excellence in education, providing high-quality learning opportunities tailored to meet the needs of all students, regardless of their backgrounds. With a focus on making outstanding progress, the academy aims to lay a solid foundation for lifelong learning.
West End Academy also places importance on community involvement and safety, regularly updating parents on school events and initiatives through their website. The headteacher, Mr. C Johnson, leads the school with a dedication to ensuring that every child receives the best education possible.
Useful links
- Events (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Academy Standards Committee (other)
- Headteacher's Welcome (other)
- Our Staff (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Council (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Vision and Values (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 189
- Boys
- 94
- Girls
- 95
- FSM %
- 30.20
- Open date
- 2013-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-07-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 189 | 94 | 95 | 236 | 30.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 187 | 97 | 90 | 236 | 32.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 212 | 108 | 104 | 236 | 24.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 212 | 108 | 104 | 236 | 24.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 224 | 115 | 109 | 262 | 22.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 230 | 119 | 111 | 262 | 19.40 |
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