Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School

Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School?

Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School has 330 pupils on roll.

What ages does Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School take?

Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School located?

Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School is located in Pontefract, WF8 3NP, Wakefield.

How do I apply to Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School?

Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary 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.

What is the largest ethnic background at Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.5% of pupils at Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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