Ark Orchard Head Primary School
Academy converterPrimaryAges 3–11Mixed
Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2NJ
Executive Headteacher · Mrs Kara Adams
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Key facts
Pupils335Capacity 315
OfstedImproved significantlyInspected 12 March 2025
TrustArk Schools
Free school meals23.1%
Ofsted
Improved significantly
Ungraded inspection on 12 March 2025.
Last graded inspection, 7 November 2019:
- Overall effectivenessGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Wakefield council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in WakefieldNearby schools for the same ages
- Willow Green Academy0.9 mi
- St Giles C of E Academy0.9 mi
- Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy0.9 mi
- Cherry Tree Academy1.0 mi
- Ark De Lacy Primary School1.2 mi