Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource
Regent Street, Moorthorpe, Pontefract, WF9 2BLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource is a primary school in Pontefract for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 27th of 33 primary schools in Pontefract. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 December 2018, report published 27 January 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2024
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource is a friendly and welcoming school. The school has established high expectations focused on being ready, respectful and safe. Pupils behave with kindness and respect towards adults and each other. They enjoy the rewards that are on offer, for example sharing hot chocolate in the staffroom with the headteacher. Working closely with the inclusion resource, adults help pupils to manage their own feelings and behaviour well. When pupils struggle to manage their behaviour, skilled adults help them to get back on track. The school has implemented a curriculum that helps pupils to secure an increasingly deep knowledge of the subjects that they study. For example, pupils use their knowledge of the techniques of artist, Peter Thorpe, to create their own pieces. Pupils' understanding of how to apply these techniques using mixed media is impressive. The school provides lots of opportunities for pupils to explore their interests. Pupils benefit from a range of clubs including a book club, netball and choir. Regular 'inspire' sessions bring parents and pupils together to share learning. For example, in one class, parents worked alongside their children to help develop pupils' writing skills. These shared learning opportunities contribute to the welcoming and inclusive culture in the school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, including mathematics, the way knowledge is explained and demonstrated sometimes lacks precision. This means that pupils are not secure enough in some aspects of their learning. The school should make sure that staff have the support that they need to help pupils to develop a secure understanding in these subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
48 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
216 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Ash Grove Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Northfield Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 83% met the expected standard |
| South Kirkby Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 32% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Deborah Birdsall
- Phone
- 01977642820
- Address
- Regent Street, Moorthorpe, Pontefract, WF9 2BL
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 130863
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.