Best 3 Primary schools in Pontefract – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: De Lacy Primary School (Primary) in Pontefract; Grove Lea Primary School (Primary) in Pontefract; Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School (Primary) in Pontefract — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares De Lacy Primary School, Grove Lea Primary School and Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led, academy converter and voluntary controlled school type located around Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (De Lacy Primary School), published Apr 2024. The lowest is 2 (Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 800, typical FSM 20–25%, range 0–5%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as Pontefract Academies Trust and INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	De Lacy Primary School WF8 2TG	Grove Lea Primary School WF9 4BQ	Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School WF7 7HH
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 2TG	Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 4BQ	Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 7HH
Latest Ofsted	1 30 Apr 2024	1 9 Oct 2017	2 23 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	315	210	210
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Pontefract Academies Trust	INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	Wakefield (384)
Website	www.delacy.patrust.org.uk	www.groveleaprimary.com	www.ackworthhowardschool.co.uk
Telephone	01977722620	01977615080	01977612124
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

De Lacy Primary School

WF8 2TG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 2TG
Ofsted: 1 30 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Pontefract Academies Trust
Website: www.delacy.patrust.org.uk
Telephone: 01977722620

Grove Lea Primary School

WF9 4BQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF9 4BQ
Ofsted: 1 9 Oct 2017
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.groveleaprimary.com
Telephone: 01977615080

Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

WF7 7HH

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF7 7HH
Ofsted: 2 23 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wakefield (384)
Website: www.ackworthhowardschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01977612124

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.