Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy — Primary School in Pontefract

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Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Pontefract, WF8 2HN

196 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

27.00% FSM %

110 Boys

86 Girls

About Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Located in Pontefract (WF8 2HN), Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Wakefield.

It has 196 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Claire Cade.

Data for Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Wakefield
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Wakefield
Parliamentary Constituency	Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Ward	Pontefract North
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-12-2014
UKPRN	10048088
URN	141594
Data Last Updated	10-07-2025

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Lesley Warters	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2021	31/08/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Cade	Local Governor	25/04/2014	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Michael Dougan	Local Governor	16/03/2023	10/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Amanda Hammond	Local Governor	17/05/2024	09/07/2025	Elected by parents
Lynn Harrison	Local Governor	05/11/2025	04/11/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Adam Knight	Local Governor	29/09/2025	28/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mitetedo Koteteh	Local Governor	05/11/2025	04/11/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Marlyn Morgan	Local Governor	15/04/2024	14/04/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kerri Owen	Local Governor	30/09/2024	29/09/2028	Elected by school staff
Nadine Symes	Local Governor	24/11/2025	23/11/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Michael Walpole	Local Governor	21/01/2026	20/01/2030	Elected by school staff
Canon Tim Wiley	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Cherry Tree Academy

0.11 km • Pontefract

Other

De Lacy Primary School

0.59 km • Pontefract

Other

Harewood Centre Nursery School

0.6 km • Pontefract

Other

High Well School

0.77 km • Pontefract

Other

St Giles C of E Academy

1.42 km • Pontefract

Other

Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School

1.5 km • Pontefract

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Pontefract, Wakefield.

How many pupils does Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have?

Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has 196 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is Mrs Claire Cade.

Where is Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy located?

Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is at Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently open?

Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Claire Cade

Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN

01977798303

www.hfsm.bkcat.co.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 141594

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026