King's Meadow Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber WF9 5BP · Wakefield
#1563 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber
#15112 of 15,697 nationally
About King's Meadow Academy
King's Meadow Academy is a academy primary located in Pontefract, in the Wakefield local authority of Yorkshire and the Humber, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 234 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 11.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1563rd of 1,636 ranked primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (12th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 234; capacity filled 74.3%.
There are 43 schools in Pontefract; King's Meadow Academy ranks 38th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)45%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)47.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for King's Meadow Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 234
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 47.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 74.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 45%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near King's Meadow Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Fitzwilliam Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
224 students · 927 m away
West End Academy
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
187 students · 1.9 km away
Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Pontefract · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,101 students · 2.2 km away
Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
320 students · 2.5 km away
St Helen's CE Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
215 students · 2.5 km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
119 students · 2.5 km away
Grove Lea Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
244 students · 2.7 km away
South Hiendley Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
184 students · 2.8 km away
Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students · 2.9 km away
Ackworth Mill Dam School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Starbeck Primary Academy
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Batley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
Scartho Junior Academy
Grimsby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
233 students
Bellfield Primary School
Hull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Frequently asked questions
Is King's Meadow Academy a good school?
King's Meadow Academy has a Success Index (England) of 11.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1563 of 1,636 in Yorkshire and the Humber. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does King's Meadow Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
King's Meadow Academy ranks #1563 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber and #15112 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend King's Meadow Academy?
King's Meadow Academy had 234 students in 2025.
Is King's Meadow Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
King's Meadow Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near King's Meadow Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of King's Meadow Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.