St Giles C of E Academy

St Giles C of E Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Giles C of E Academy's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged St Giles C of E Academy's ungraded inspection as Improved significantly at its inspection in September 2015 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Giles C of E Academy?

St Giles C of E Academy has 337 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Giles C of E Academy take?

St Giles C of E Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St Giles C of E Academy located?

St Giles C of E Academy is located in Pontefract, WF8 1HG, Wakefield.

How do I apply to St Giles C of E Academy?

St Giles C of E 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.

Does St Giles C of E Academy have a religious character?

Yes — St Giles C of E Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Giles C of E Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.6% of pupils at St Giles C of E Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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