Harewood Centre Nursery School, based in Pontefract, provides nursery education, serving pupils aged 2 to 4. The school is a local authority nursery 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.
Harewood Centre Nursery School currently has around 59 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.8% boys and 54.2% girls. Around 0.0% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Harewood Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2ER |
| Website: | www.harewood.wakefield.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01977330194 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Wakefield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Natalie Godfrey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108134 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/12/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 4 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 59 |
| Number of Boys: | 27 |
| Number of Girls: | 32 |
| White British | 89.80% | 53 |
| Other White | 5.10% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 3.40% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Willow Park Junior School Harewood Avenue , Willow Park WF8 2ES | - not rated | 54 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontefract De Lacy Primary School Chequerfield Lane , WF8 2TG | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lacy Primary School Chequerfield Lane , WF8 2TG | 4out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontefract Cobblers Lane Junior School Harefield Road , WF8 2HN | - not rated | 596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Academy Cobblers Lane , WF8 2HN | - not rated | 596 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton Community High School A Specialist Science College Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Adolescent Services 170 Southgate , WF8 1QJ | - not rated | 562 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Well School Rookhill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglebrook School Northgate Close , WF8 1JL | - not rated | 838 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Leas School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Translink Plus (Pontefract Young Peoples Centre) Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.