South Kirkby Academy

South Kirkby Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge South Kirkby Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged South Kirkby Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend South Kirkby Academy?

South Kirkby Academy has 186 pupils on roll.

What are South Kirkby Academy’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 32% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does South Kirkby Academy take?

South Kirkby Academy admits pupils aged 7 to 11.

Where is South Kirkby Academy located?

South Kirkby Academy is located in Pontefract, WF9 3DP, Wakefield.

How do I apply to South Kirkby Academy?

South Kirkby Academy 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 South Kirkby Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.2% of pupils at South Kirkby Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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