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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
Newgate, Pontefract, WF8 4AA
Academy converter for ages 3–11 in Pontefract. Mixed intake, Roman Catholic.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract is a Roman Catholic academy converter primary in Pontefract, Wakefield, within the Diocese of Leeds. It teaches ages 3 to 11 with nursery classes. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
The school uses the phrase Christ at the Centre and describes itself as a primary school in the heart of Pontefract. It says it is one-form entry from Reception to Year 6, offers nursery provision for children aged 3, and promotes curiosity through an engaging curriculum.
Ages 3–11 · Primary
227 pupils · On roll
Academy converter · Mixed