How many schools are there in Pontefract?

There are 44 schools in Pontefract listed on FindGreatSchools: 36 primary, 6 secondary and 2 special. Each listing links to a full profile with Ofsted information, results and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in Pontefract?

Under our composite score, Larks Hill Junior and Infant School is the highest-ranked primary school and The King's School is the highest-ranked secondary school in Pontefract. The score blends Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Independent and special schools are listed by Ofsted rating rather than scored.

Why are primary and secondary schools ranked separately?

Because they are measured on different things: primary schools on Key Stage 2 SATs, secondary schools on GCSE results and Progress 8. A grade A primary and a grade A secondary are not the same measurement, so we never rank them against each other. Each phase has its own full ranking for Pontefract, linked from its section above.

The best schools in Pontefract

Compare 44 schools in Pontefract on one page: the top-rated primary and secondary schools ranked by Ofsted, SATs and GCSE results and our composite score, plus every special school in the area. Top of the list: Larks Hill Junior and Infant School (primary) and The King's School (secondary).

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