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
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.
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.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Academy Standards Committee (other)
- Friends of King's Meadow (other)
- Key Policies and Documents (other)
- Our Staff (other)
- Vision and Values (other)
- Headteacher's Welcome (other)
- Pupil Leadership (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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