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The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School Catchment Area

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

The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School is a academy converter primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 320 pupils, and a capacity of 316 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

320

Pupils

316

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Rookeries Carleton 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 320 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 316 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School — School Information

Full address
Carleton Road, Carleton, Pontefract, WF8 3NP
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
20.5% of pupils
DfE URN
139504

Other Primary Schools in Pontefract

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

Frequently Asked Questions — The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School

Is The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School oversubscribed?

Yes — The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School currently has 320 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 316 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

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

Admission to The Rookeries Carleton 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 The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School cover?

The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant 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 The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School?

The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.