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The King's School
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4JF
Academy converter for ages 11–16 in Pontefract. Mixed intake.
The King's School is a large non-selective secondary academy in Pontefract, Wakefield, for boys and girls aged 11 to 16. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
The school says it was first established in 1139 and has a long history in Yorkshire. It describes a focus on nurture, care, support and student wellbeing, with values of respect, responsibility, determination and excellence.
Ages 11–16 · Secondary
1,038 pupils · On roll
Academy converter · Mixed