Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School — Primary School in Pontefract

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Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School

Pontefract, WF8 2NJ

358 Pupils

315 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

20.30% FSM %

184 Boys

174 Girls

About Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School

Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School is a Primary Academies serving Pontefract and the surrounding area in Wakefield with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 358 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Kara Adams.

Information on Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-04-2013
UKPRN	10041012
URN	139503
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Alexis Sharp	Chair of Local Governing Body	10/10/2025	28/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amanda Small	Chair of Local Governing Body	19/03/2022	09/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kara Adams	Local Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Robert Hollings	Local Governor	03/02/2025	02/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Samaak Khan	Local Governor	20/07/2021	19/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kieran O'Toole	Local Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ian Shuttleworth	Local Governor	01/09/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Jonathan Shuttleworth	Local Governor	15/12/2025	14/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

Willow Green Academy

1.41 km • Knottingley

Other

St Giles C of E Academy

1.46 km • Pontefract

Other

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

1.5 km • Pontefract

Other

Cherry Tree Academy

1.6 km • Pontefract

Other

Harewood Centre Nursery School

1.61 km • Pontefract

Other

De Lacy Primary School

1.92 km • Pontefract

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School?

Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Pontefract, Wakefield.

How many pupils does Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School have?

Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School has 358 pupils, with a capacity of 315.

What is the age range at Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School?

Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Who is the headteacher at Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School?

The Executive Headteacher at Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School is Mrs Kara Adams.

Where is Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School located?

Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School is at Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2NJ, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School currently open?

Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School is currently open.

Contact

Executive Headteacher

Mrs Kara Adams

Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2NJ

01977723495

orchardhead.patrust.org.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 139503

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026