Located in Pontefract, Bell Lane Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Bell Lane Academy currently has around 314 pupils on roll, which is about 116% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.1% boys and 52.9% girls. Around 5.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Bell Lane, Pontefract, WF7 7JH |
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| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wakefield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Louise Ward |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142190 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 270 |
| Number of Pupils: | 314 |
| Number of Boys: | 148 |
| Number of Girls: | 166 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Lane Primary (J and I) School Bell Lane , Ackworth WF7 7JH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackworth Bell Lane First School Bell Lane , Ackworth WF7 7JH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bell Lane Academy Bell Lane , Ackworth WF7 7JH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane Bell Lane , Ackworth WF7 7JH | 3out of 4 | 141 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackworth Mill Dam School Mill Gate , Ackworth WF7 7PH | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB | - not rated | 3,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemsworth Arts and Community Academy Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackworth Middle School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT | - not rated | 762 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinsley Middle School Wakefield Road , Fitzwilliam WF9 5AS | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Park School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT | 4out of 4 | 762 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT | - not rated | 762 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackworth School Pontefract Road , Ackworth WF7 7LT | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.