The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 97% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
97%
+35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
53%
+45.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 6.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Parkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4RJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCarleton Park Junior and Infant School
Primary · 668m away
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 973m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
Primary · 1.0km away
Carleton High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Green Leas School
Special school · 1.4km away
St Giles C of E Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School: With Hearing Impairment Resource
Primary · 1.6km away
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Larks Hill Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Larks Hill Junior and Infant School?
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Larks Hill Junior and Infant School take?
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Larks Hill Junior and Infant School?
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School is in Pontefract, WF8 4RJ, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Larks Hill Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Larks Hill Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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