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Ackworth Mill Dam School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ackworth Mill Dam School is a academy converter primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 219 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

219

Pupils

236

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Ackworth Mill Dam School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Ackworth Mill Dam School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wakefield. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Ackworth Mill Dam School — School Information

Full address
Mill Gate, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7PH
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
15.5% of pupils
DfE URN
144563

Other Primary Schools in Pontefract

If Ackworth Mill Dam School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Pontefract are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ackworth Mill Dam School

Is Ackworth Mill Dam School oversubscribed?

Ackworth Mill Dam School is operating close to its capacity of 236 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ackworth Mill Dam School?

Admission to Ackworth Mill Dam School is managed by Wakefield. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Ackworth Mill Dam School cover?

Ackworth Mill Dam 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 Mill Dam School?

Ackworth Mill Dam School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.