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Northfield Primary School

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Northfield Primary School

Northfield Lane, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3LY

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
355
Ages
3-11
FSM
23.4%
Capacity
315
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
88.0%
Writing
85.0%
Maths
83.0%
RWM Combined
83.0%

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About Northfield Primary School

Northfield Primary School is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 83% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 355 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Northfield Lane, Pontefract, WF9 3LY | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Northfield Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource)
  2. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource)
  4. May 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Northfield Primary School

What is Northfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Northfield Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Northfield Primary School's latest exam results?
Northfield Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 83% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Northfield Primary School located?
Northfield Primary School is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF9 3LY).
How many pupils attend Northfield Primary School?
Northfield Primary School has around 355 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Northfield Primary School with other schools?
View Northfield Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wakefield.