West End Academy
Regent Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
West End Academy is a primary school in Pontefract for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 17th of 33 primary schools in Pontefract. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 May 2015, report published 8 June 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 November 2024
Pupils attending West End Academy receive an exceptional education. They are safe in school. The school has extremely high ambitions for its pupils. Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve highly. A range of trips and experiences enhance learning. Visits to a local university, and visitors talking about a range of careers, raise the aspirations of pupils. Pupils respond well to the school's high expectations of behaviour. They are excellent role models. There are many opportunities for pupils to become leaders. They take their responsibilities seriously. One reading ambassador said, 'We spread the magic of reading throughout school.' Other pupil leaders help younger pupils to play games outside. Some are members of the school council or well-being ambassadors, supporting the mental health of their peers. The curriculum is designed to ensure that pupils become global citizens. Pupils know they have a voice. They understand that they can make a difference in the wider world. Pupils learn about other faiths and cultures. They are tolerant and accepting of others. Pupils from other countries have recently joined the school. They have received a warm welcome. Pupils are happy and want to come to school. They attend well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
187 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near West End Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| St Helen's CE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Grove Lea Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| King's Meadow Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Zoe Baker
- Phone
- 01924967617
- Address
- Regent Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QJ
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 140003
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.