Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

URN: 141594 • Pontefract WF8 2HN

Overview

Name
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
URN
141594
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Claire Cade (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01977798303
Website
Visit
Address
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract WF8 2HN

Summary

Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is a mixed voluntary academy located in Pontefract, Wakefield, with a current enrolment of 196 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a community rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, aiming to develop confidence, compassion, and courage among its students. This ethos is reflected in the curriculum, which promotes equal opportunities and encourages each child to reach their full potential.

The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and wellbeing, with a dedicated safeguarding team led by the Headteacher. They implement various measures to ensure the safety of pupils, including web filtering and monitoring systems. Additionally, the school is part of Operation Encompass, which allows for early intervention in cases of domestic violence affecting students.

Holy Family and St Michael's aims to create a respectful and nurturing environment where individual dignity is upheld. The school encourages active participation in the community and offers various forms of worship and service to enhance students' relationships with God and the wider world. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.

Key details

LA
Wakefield
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
196
Boys
110
Girls
86
FSM %
27.00
Open date
2014-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-09-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 196 110 86 210 27.00
2024-09-11 195 108 87 210 29.70
2023-09-11 200 110 90 210 26.50
2022-09-11 200 110 90 210 26.50
2021-09-11 208 112 96 210 24.00
2020-09-11 199 114 85 210 19.60

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