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South Kirkby Academy

Stockingate, South Kirkby, Pontefract WF9 3DP

1Schola Grade
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Year groups
Year 3–Year 6
Primary
Pupils
186
On roll
Ages
7–11
Capacity 256
Local authority
Wakefield
Waterton Academy Trust

Schola Grade 1

GCSE-style grade (9–1) · compared with 13,602 state-funded primary schools in England · How we grade
Key stage 2 tests32% met the expected standard in reading, writing & maths
3rdpercentile
Disadvantaged pupils26% of disadvantaged pupils met the expected standard
10thpercentile
Attendance19% of pupils persistently absent
16thpercentile

Percentiles compare this school with other state-funded primary schools in England; the line marks the middle. Data: key stage 2 tests, GCSE results (Attainment 8) and persistent absence, 2024/25 (Department for Education).

About South Kirkby Academy

South Kirkby Academy is a primary academy in Pontefract, Wakefield, for pupils aged 7–11 (Year 3–Year 6). It is part of Waterton Academy Trust.

It has 186 pupils on roll and room for 256. Its Schola Grade is 1 on the GCSE-style 9–1 scale, compared with 13,602 state-funded primary schools in England.

Location & nearby schools

Stockingate, South Kirkby
Pontefract WF9 3DP
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School details

Type
Academy · What this means
Level
Primary
Year groups
Year 3–Year 6
Ages
7–11
Official type
Academy converter
Pupils on roll
186
Capacity
256 pupils
Free school meals
50.00% of pupils eligible
Academy trust
Waterton Academy Trust
Local authority
Wakefield
Nation
England
URN
143381

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