The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 355
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Joe Ayre
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Northfield Lane, South Kirkby, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3LY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthfield Primary School: With Communication Resource
Primary · Very close
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource
Primary · 1.2km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
Primary · 1.2km away
Minsthorpe Community College
Secondary · 2.1km away
Ash Grove Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Grove Lea Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Compass Community School Hemsworth
Independent · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Northfield Primary School?
Northfield Primary School currently has 355 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northfield Primary School take?
Northfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Northfield Primary School?
Northfield Primary School is in Pontefract, WF9 3LY, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Northfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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