Fitzwilliam Primary School is a primary school in Pontefract, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
Fitzwilliam Primary School currently has around 227 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Second Avenue, Pontefract, WF9 5BA |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wakefield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Susan Harrison |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 130970 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 227 |
| Number of Boys: | 115 |
| Number of Girls: | 110 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzwilliam Primary School Second Avenue , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzwilliam First School Second Avenue , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzwilliam Primary School Second Avenue , WF9 5BA | - not rated | 22 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinsley Primary (J and I) School Wakefield Road , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BP | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinsley Academy Wakefield Road , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BP | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemsworth Arts and Community Academy Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB | - not rated | 3,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinsley Middle School Wakefield Road , Fitzwilliam WF9 5AS | - not rated | 293 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackworth Middle School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Middle School Regent Street , Hemsworth WF9 4QJ | - not rated | 3,098 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield independent sch Nostell Centre , Doncaster Road WF4 1QG | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Park School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT | 4out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackworth School Pontefract Road , Ackworth WF7 7LT | - not rated | 3,125 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollygarth School Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB | - not rated | 3,219 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.