Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School is a academy converter primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 358 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
358
Pupils
315
Capacity
114%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery 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.
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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.
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- Full address
- Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2NJ
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 20.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139503
Other Primary Schools in Pontefract
If Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Pontefract are the next closest alternatives.
Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · WF7 6DJ
Featherstone Purston Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · WF7 5HF
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · WF7 6LW
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF7 5BG
Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF8 3JY
Upton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF9 1JS
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Frequently Asked Questions — Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Is Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School currently has 358 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery 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 Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School cover? ▾
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery 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 Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.