King's Meadow Academy

URN: 146034 • Pontefract WF9 5BP

Overview

Name
King's Meadow Academy
URN
146034
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
39.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
D Gough (since 2025)
Telephone
01924967607
Website
Visit
Address
Wakefield Road, Pontefract WF9 5BP

Summary

King's Meadow Academy is a primary academy located in Pontefract, Wakefield, with a current enrolment of 243 pupils and a capacity of 315. As a mixed-gender institution, the academy is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where children are encouraged to be kind, motivated, and aspire to achieve their best. The ethos of the school is centred around these values, which are embraced by both staff and students.

The academy offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). King's Meadow Academy places a strong emphasis on personal development and academic success, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a supportive setting.

With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (44.40%), the academy plays an important role in the local community, striving to provide equitable access to quality education. Parents can find more information about the school's offerings, including uniform and calendar details, on their official website.

Key details

LA
Wakefield
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
315
Pupils
243
Boys
127
Girls
116
FSM %
44.40
Open date
2018-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-09-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 243 127 116 315 44.40
2024-09-11 245 130 115 315 42.70
2023-09-11 257 137 120 315 45.90
2022-09-11 257 137 120 315 45.90
2021-09-11 274 142 132 315 46.70
2020-09-11 267 144 123 315 41.60

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