South Kirkby Academy

URN: 143381 • Pontefract WF9 3DP

Overview

Name
South Kirkby Academy
URN
143381
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
48.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Adam Potter (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01924967615
Website
Visit
Address
Stockingate, Pontefract WF9 3DP

Summary

South Kirkby Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Pontefract, Wakefield, with a current enrolment of 208 pupils and a capacity for 256. The school, which joined the Waterton Academy Trust in 2016, has been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in April 2023. It aims to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children can thrive academically and socially.

The academy serves the local community of South Kirkby, a town with a rich history dating back to the Domesday Book. It collaborates closely with Common Road Infant School to ensure a smooth transition for students moving from Year 2 to Year 3. The school offers a curriculum designed to foster excellent teaching and learning opportunities, catering to the diverse needs of its pupils.

Headteacher Adam Potter, who has been with the school since 2021, emphasizes the importance of emotional health and wellbeing, alongside academic success. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and can arrange tours or contact the office for further information.

Key details

LA
Wakefield
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
256
Pupils
208
Boys
97
Girls
111
FSM %
49.00
Open date
2016-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 208 97 111 256 49.00
2024-09-11 211 97 114 256 53.10
2023-09-11 235 125 110 256 40.00
2022-09-11 235 125 110 256 40.00
2021-09-11 239 131 108 256 39.30
2020-09-11 236 138 98 256 36.00

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