Ackworth Mill Dam School
URN: 144563 • Pontefract WF7 7PH
Overview
- Name
- Ackworth Mill Dam School
- URN
- 144563
- 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
- 61.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Thompson (since 2022) , Headteacher
- Previous head
- Lauren Norton, Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924967602
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mill Gate, Pontefract WF7 7PH
Summary
Ackworth Mill Dam School is a mixed primary academy located in Pontefract, Wakefield, with a current enrolment of 219 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school offers educational provision for children aged 3 to 11 and prides itself on creating a caring and friendly environment where high expectations are set for all members of the community.
The school features extensive grounds that include growing areas, wild spaces, pets, and forest school provisions, enhancing the learning experience outside the classroom. The curriculum is designed to foster both academic and personal growth, ensuring that each child can thrive in a supportive atmosphere.
Headed by Mr. A Riby, the school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visitors to explore its facilities. With a focus on community engagement, Ackworth Mill Dam School aims to provide a nurturing environment that promotes learning and development for every child. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at www.milldamschool.org.
The school features extensive grounds that include growing areas, wild spaces, pets, and forest school provisions, enhancing the learning experience outside the classroom. The curriculum is designed to foster both academic and personal growth, ensuring that each child can thrive in a supportive atmosphere.
Headed by Mr. A Riby, the school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visitors to explore its facilities. With a focus on community engagement, Ackworth Mill Dam School aims to provide a nurturing environment that promotes learning and development for every child. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at www.milldamschool.org.
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs Team (sen)
- Home (other)
- Academy Standards Committee (other)
- PTA – Friends of Mill Dam (other)
- Headteacher's Welcome (other)
- Key Policies and Documents (other)
- Our Staff (other)
- Vision and Values (other)
- Pupil Leadership (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 219
- Boys
- 121
- Girls
- 98
- FSM %
- 15.50
- Open date
- 2017-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 219 | 121 | 98 | 210 | 15.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 233 | 136 | 97 | 210 | 15.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 218 | 128 | 90 | 105 | 15.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 218 | 128 | 90 | 105 | 15.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 203 | 121 | 82 | 105 | 13.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 189 | 103 | 86 | 105 | 9.70 |
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