Schools in Pontefract
Pontefract, a historic gem in West Yorkshire, England, boasts a rich heritage, dating back to Norman times. Famous for its medieval Pontefract Castle—a significant fortification during the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War—Pontefract also fosters a vibrant presence with its Georgian architecture and independent boutiques. The town, also celebrated for its licorice production, specifically the iconic Pontefract Cakes, is centered around traditional market days (Wednesday, Saturday, and Fridays) with a bustling covered market operating throughout the week.
Additionally, Pontefract is home to Pontefract Racecourse, one of the longest continuous flat racing circuits in Europe, and is well-connected by road and rail. The town lies near the M62 and M1 motorways, offers three railway stations, and is positioned southeast of Leeds for easy commuting.
Pontefract is proudly part of the City of Wakefield district and serves as a market and service center, with an educational hub in New College Pontefract. The town's history and heritage are not only cherished but also embraced in modern attractions such as Xscape Yorkshire, offering real snow, climbing experiences, entertainment, and shopping.
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Secondary Schools
- High Well School
- Oakfield Park School
- Minsthorpe Community College
- The Featherstone Academy
- St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
- The King's School
- Carleton High School
- Outwood Academy Hemsworth
- Compass Community School Hemsworth
Primary Schools
- Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery
- Featherstone Purston Infant School
- Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
- Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
- Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- Upton Primary School
- Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource
- South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School
- South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School
- Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
- Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
- Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
- Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
- The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
- St Helen's CE Primary School
- West End Academy
- De Lacy Primary School
- Darrington Church of England Primary School
- Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
- St Giles C of E Academy
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
- Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- South Kirkby Academy
- Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
- Cherry Tree Academy
- Fitzwilliam Primary School
- Ackworth Mill Dam School
- Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
- Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane
- King's Meadow Academy
- Ash Grove Primary Academy
- Grove Lea Primary School
- Northfield Primary School