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
- Carleton High School
- Compass Community School Hemsworth
- High Well School
- Minsthorpe Community College
- New College Pontefract
- Oakfield Park School
- Outwood Academy Hemsworth
- St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
- The Featherstone Academy
- The King's School
Primary Schools
- Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
- Ackworth Mill Dam School
- Ash Grove Primary Academy
- Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
- Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
- Cherry Tree Academy
- Darrington Church of England Primary School
- De Lacy Primary School
- Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
- Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
- Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
- Featherstone Purston Infant School
- Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
- Fitzwilliam Primary School
- Grove Lea Primary School
- Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
- Harewood Centre Nursery School
- Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- King's Meadow Academy
- Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
- Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource
- Northfield Primary School
- Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
- Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
- South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School
- South Kirkby Academy
- South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School
- St Giles C of E Academy
- St Helen's CE Primary School
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
- Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School
- The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
- Upton Primary School
- West End Academy