The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 32% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
32%
-30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 49%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Adam Potter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stockingate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3DP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is South Kirkby Academy's Ofsted rating?
South Kirkby Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Kirkby Academy?
South Kirkby Academy currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Kirkby Academy take?
South Kirkby Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Kirkby Academy?
South Kirkby Academy is in Pontefract, WF9 3DP, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Kirkby Academy have a sixth form?
No, South Kirkby Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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