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Carleton Park Junior and Infant School Catchment Area

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

Carleton Park Junior and Infant School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 203 pupils, and a capacity of 218 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

203

Pupils

218

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Carleton Park Junior and Infant School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Carleton Park Junior and Infant 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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Carleton Park Junior and Infant School — School Information

Full address
Moxon Close, Carleton Park, Pontefract, WF8 3PT
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
21.7% of pupils
DfE URN
140337

Other Primary Schools in Pontefract

If Carleton Park Junior and Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Pontefract are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Carleton Park Junior and Infant School

Is Carleton Park Junior and Infant School oversubscribed?

Carleton Park Junior and Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 218 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Carleton Park Junior and Infant School?

Admission to Carleton Park Junior and Infant 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 Carleton Park Junior and Infant School cover?

Carleton Park Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.