St Giles C of E Academy
St Giles C of E Academy is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 3–11, in Pontefract, WF8, in the Wakefield council area. It has 337 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (8 January 2025): Improved significantly.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Improved significantly — inspected 8 January 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (30 September 2015) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 78 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 7 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 45 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 337 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 16.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 9.5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 18.91% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.01% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
- Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
- De Lacy Primary School
- Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
- Cherry Tree Academy
- Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
- Larks Hill Primary School