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Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

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

Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Pontefract, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 104 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

104

Pupils

105

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is managed by North Yorkshire 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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 North Yorkshire 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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Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — School Information

Full address
Main Street, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract, WF8 3JY
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
8.7% of pupils
DfE URN
121573

Other Primary Schools in Pontefract

If Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Pontefract are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Is Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Pontefract, North Yorkshire, 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 Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.