Open Other Primary Mixed

Larks Hill Junior and Infant School

Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RJ
Part of: PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Pontefract, WF8 4RJ
202 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
6.40% FSM %
114 Boys
88 Girls
About Larks Hill Junior and Infant School

Larks Hill Junior and Infant School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Pontefract, Wakefield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 202 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: James Parkinson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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 South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-04-2013
UKPRN 10040976
URN 139499
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mik Shinn Chair of Local Governing Body 03/10/2025 22/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Wilkins Chair of Local Governing Body 13/12/2024 02/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Joe Ayre Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Lauren Crowcroft-Westerman Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Nicki Deane Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Anthony Dee Local Governor 17/09/2022 16/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Sarah Oxley Local Governor 02/02/2024 01/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
James Parkinson Local Governor 01/01/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mik Shinn Local Governor 23/12/2023 02/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
The King's School
0.41 km • Pontefract
Other
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
0.67 km • Pontefract
Other
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
0.97 km • Pontefract
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
1.05 km • Pontefract
Other
Carleton High School
1.35 km • Pontefract
Other
New College Pontefract
1.39 km • Pontefract
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Pontefract, Wakefield.
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School has 202 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Larks Hill Junior and Infant School is Mr James Parkinson.
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School is at Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RJ, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Larks Hill Junior and Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Parkinson
Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RJ
01977722845
www.larkshill.patrust.org.uk/
Location
WF8 4RJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139499
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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