Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Badsworth Ce J&I (Vc) School, Main Street, Badsworth, Main Street, Pontefract, WF9 1AJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Pontefract for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 12th of 33 primary schools in Pontefract. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2013, report published 27 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2023
Pupils live and breathe the school's 'CARE' values as they 'Consider and Respect Everyone'. They are kind, welcoming and friendly. They enjoy coming to school and say that it is a safe place to be. During the inspection, pupils in Year 3 enjoyed having their parents in school to have lunch with them. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils behave well in classrooms and at playtimes. In lessons, pupils are engaged and attentive. They are often responsive and keen to contribute. Playtimes are happy and cooperative. Pupils of all ages play well together. Their play is enhanced by recently purchased resources as part of the school's commitment to outdoor play and learning. Pupils insist that there is no bullying at the school and are confident that adults would help them if there was. They know that they can always speak to a trusted adult if they have any concerns. There are many clubs and activities on offer and pupils enjoy attending these and taking part in sporting events. There are opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles, such as reading ambassadors and school councillors.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum for some foundation subjects is not yet fully embedded. Pupils' knowledge in these subjects is not as deep as in other areas of the curriculum. Leaders need to implement the curriculum securely across all foundation subjects to help pupils to learn well in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
210 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Ackworth Mill Dam School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Ash Grove Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Jenny Griffiths
- Phone
- 01977649157
- Address
- Badsworth Ce J&I (Vc) School, Main Street, Badsworth, Main Street, Pontefract, WF9 1AJ
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 130964
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.