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Upton Primary School

Waggon Lane, Pontefract, WF9 1JS
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Upton Primary School
Pontefract, WF9 1JS
471 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
33.70% FSM %
250 Boys
221 Girls
About Upton Primary School

Upton Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools 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 471 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Lynne Williamson.

Information on Upton Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Wakefield
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Wakefield
Parliamentary Constituency Normanton and Hemsworth
Ward Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton
Urban / Rural Larger rural: 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
Opened 01-09-1996
UKPRN 10075301
URN 130862
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Karen Glynn Chair of Governors 01/09/2023 10/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Lee Benstead Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Shermaine Glynn Governor 01/12/2025 01/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Brenda Graham Governor 04/07/2019 03/07/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Miss Julie Hastwell Governor 01/12/2025 01/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mr JAMES HATTON Governor 19/05/2023 18/05/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Kay Peacock Governor 03/05/2025 02/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr JOHN SCOTT Governor 04/07/2019 03/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Skelding Governor 04/07/2019 06/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Linda Underwood Governor 01/11/2025 01/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms CHARLOTTE WOOD Governor 19/05/2023 18/05/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Schools Nearby
Minsthorpe Community College
2.14 km • Pontefract
Other
Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
2.25 km • Pontefract
Other
Ash Grove Primary Academy
2.33 km • PONTEFRACT
Other
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School
3.07 km • Pontefract
Other
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource
3.16 km • Pontefract
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
3.26 km • Pontefract
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Upton Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Pontefract, Wakefield.
Upton Primary School has 471 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Upton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Upton Primary School is Mrs Lynne Williamson.
Upton Primary School is at Waggon Lane, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1JS, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Upton Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Upton Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lynne Williamson
Waggon Lane, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1JS
01977650820
uptonprimary.co.uk
Location
WF9 1JS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 130862
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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