Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

How places are decided at Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after Children, all previously Looked after Children and Children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted.
2Catchment area with sibling — Children who live in the school’s catchment area, who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of admission.
3Catchment area — Other children who live in the school’s catchment area.
4Sibling — Children who have brothers or sisters in attendance at the school.
5Distance from the school — Other children, with priority being given to those living nearest to the school.

If two applications tie: Where a category is oversubscribed, priority goes to those living nearest the school.

Wakefield Council is the admission authority for its community and voluntary controlled schools and sets these criteria for all of them. Every such school has a defined catchment area; the council publishes it only as an address search, not as a map. Academies, voluntary aided and foundation schools set their own criteria.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?: Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School has 229 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School take?: Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School located?: Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is located in Pontefract, WF7 7HH, Wakefield.
How do I apply to Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?: Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School have a religious character?: Yes — Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?: When Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after Children, all previously Looked after Children and Children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment area with sibling — Children who live in the school’s catchment area, who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of admission; 3. Catchment area — Other children who live in the school’s catchment area, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where a category is oversubscribed, priority goes to those living nearest the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.1% of pupils at Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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