South Kirkby Academy Catchment Area
South Kirkby Academy is a academy converter primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 208 pupils, and a capacity of 256 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
7–11
Age range
208
Pupils
256
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
South Kirkby Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, South Kirkby Academy 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.
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 →South Kirkby Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Stockingate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3DP
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 49% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143381
Other Primary Schools in Pontefract
If South Kirkby Academy 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 — South Kirkby Academy
Is South Kirkby Academy oversubscribed? ▾
South Kirkby Academy has a capacity of 256 places and currently has 208 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wakefield.
What is the admissions policy for South Kirkby Academy? ▾
Admission to South Kirkby Academy 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 South Kirkby Academy cover? ▾
South Kirkby Academy is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for South Kirkby Academy? ▾
South Kirkby Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.