The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 227
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lynsey Whalley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Second Avenue, Pontefract, WF9 5BA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Fitzwilliam Primary School?
Fitzwilliam Primary School currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fitzwilliam Primary School take?
Fitzwilliam Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fitzwilliam Primary School?
Fitzwilliam Primary School is in Pontefract, WF9 5BA, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fitzwilliam Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fitzwilliam Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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