Located in Pontefract, The King's School Specialising in Mathematics and Computing is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The King's School Specialising in Mathematics and Computing currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4JF |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Wakefield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Julie A Craig |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 108275 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1050 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larks Hill Junior and Infant School Larks Hill , WF8 4RJ | - not rated | 448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontefract Larks Hill Junior and Infant School Larks Hill , WF8 4RJ | - not rated | 448 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newgate , WF8 4AA | - not rated | 711 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract Newgate , WF8 4AA | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton Park Junior and Infant School Moxon Close , Carleton Park WF8 3PT | - not rated | 737 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton Community High School A Specialist Science College Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Technology College: With Physical Disability Resource Pontefract Road , Purston WF7 5AJ | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Community 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 | 1,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglebrook School Northgate Close , WF8 1JL | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove Adolescent Services 170 Southgate , WF8 1QJ | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Leas School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Translink Plus (Pontefract Young Peoples Centre) Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Well School Rookhill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.