Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Main Street, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract, WF8 3JYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Pontefract for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 16th of 33 primary schools in Pontefract. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 February 2023, report published 28 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2023
Kirk Smeaton Primary is a welcoming and friendly school. Pupils arrive in the morning eager to begin the day. Parents and carers told inspectors that their children are keen to come to school. New pupils settle quickly and make friends. The school's 'SHINE' rules - safe, healthy, independent, nurturing and equal - support pupils to develop positive attitudes towards their work and other people. Pupils behave well. Leaders have high expectations of them. Everyone in school is expected to be a positive role model to others. Through this ethos, pupils become confident individuals. Anti-bullying ambassadors, assemblies and adults teach pupils how to recognise signs of bullying. School records show that incidents of bullying are low. When they occur, leaders respond swiftly. Pupils feel safe in school. They know that they can go to an adult if they have a concern. A 'feelings tree' provides opportunity for pupils to record their worries and concerns on paper leaves. Staff regularly review these and provide time for pupils to speak to an adult whenever necessary. This work enhances the school's pastoral support of pupils.
What the school should improve
- Curriculum plans do not consistently identify the key components of knowledge that pupils need to learn. As a result, teachers do not routinely check that pupils have learned and remembered the most important knowledge in all subjects. Leaders should ensure that curriculum plans identify the key components of knowledge that pupils need to learn.
- Some pupils with SEND are not given work that accurately meets their needs. Sometimes, the support provided overly relies on adults. Teachers should ensure that all pupils with SEND are given work that meets their needs and enables them to build independence.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
105 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Norton Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Upton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Darrington Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hannah Cuddy
- Phone
- 01977620497
- Address
- Main Street, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract, WF8 3JY
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121573
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.