Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 230 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
230
Pupils
210
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is managed by Wakefield and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wakefield catchment area documents →Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School — School Information
- Full address
- Station Road, Low Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7HH
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 3.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 130977
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If Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Pontefract are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Is Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School currently has 230 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School? ▾
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School cover? ▾
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School? ▾
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.