Ark Northfield Primary School
Academy sponsor led
Pontefract, WF9 3LY
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Top 3% in England
6 of 98 in Wakefield
Pupils
348
First preferences per place
1.02
2026/27
Absence
3.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | — | — | 83% | |
| Higher standard | — | — | 27% | |
| Reading | — | — | 88% | |
| Writing | — | — | 85% | |
| Maths | — | — | 83% |
Nearby primary schools
- South Kirkby Academy · 0.6 mi · Good · Bottom 3% in England
- South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School · 0.7 mi · Report card
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe · 0.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 26% in England
- Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource · 0.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 6% in England
- South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School · 1.1 mi · Good · Bottom 11% in England
- Ash Grove Primary Academy · 1.4 mi · Good · Bottom 23% in England
The neighbourhood
Ark Northfield Primary School is in South Kirkby (typical home £175,000, crime very high).
What is Ark Northfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ark Northfield Primary School is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Ark Northfield Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ark Northfield Primary School is in the top 3% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.