Ackton Pastures Primary Academy

About Ackton Pastures Primary Academy

Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wakefield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 352 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 329 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Ackton Pastures Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie Mason, it falls under Wakefield local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8428th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 64th out of 97 in Wakefield.

Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 96 applications for 45 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 49 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Ackton Pastures Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Swimming, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Eco Club, Film Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Wakefield, Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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