Ark Orchard Head Primary School
Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2NJ
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TypeAcademy converter
Executive HeadteacherMrs Kara Adams
PhasePrimary
Local authorityWakefield
Pupils on roll335 · 106% of capacity
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Capacity315
ConstituencyPontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
WardPontefract North
Religious characterDoes not apply
Opened01-04-2013
GenderMixed
PostcodeWF8 2NJ
URN139503
Ofsted · S5 Inspection · 2019-11-07
G
Overall effectiveness
G
Quality of education
G
Behaviour & attitudes
G
Personal development
G
Leadership & management
G
Early years
O Outstanding
G Good
RI Requires improvement
I Inadequate
Trust
Member of ARK Schools - school sponsor, joined 01/09/2026.
Member of ARK SCHOOLS - multi-academy trust, joined 01/09/2026. Incorporated at Companies House as 05112090 → ltds.uk ↗
Member of Pontefract Academies Trust - school sponsor, joined 01/04/2013.
Member of PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST - multi-academy trust, joined 01/04/2013. Incorporated at Companies House as 08445158 → ltds.uk ↗
Governing body · 10 governors
| Governor | First appointed | Term ends | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis SharpChair of Local Governing Body | 10 Oct 2025 | 9 Oct 2029 | 1y | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Amanda SmallChair of Local Governing Body | 19 Mar 2022 | 9 Oct 2025 | 5y | LAPSED |
| Mrs Kara AdamsLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2025 | 1y | ||
| Will GatenbyLocal Governor | 16 Mar 2026 | 15 Mar 2030 | 8m | ACTIVE |
| Mr Robert HollingsLocal Governor | 3 Feb 2025 | 2 Feb 2029 | 2y | ACTIVE |
| Samaak KhanLocal Governor | 20 Jul 2021 | 19 Jul 2025 | 5y | LAPSED |
| Mr Kieron O'TooleLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2025 | 1y | ||
| Mr Ian ShuttleworthLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2022 | 4y | ||
| Mr Jonathan ShuttleworthLocal Governor | 15 Dec 2025 | 14 Dec 2029 | 11m | ACTIVE |
| Ms Rachel TateLocal Governor | 13 Jul 2026 | 12 Jul 2030 | 4m | ACTIVE |
History · 1 linked schools
| Linked school | Relationship | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Orchard Head Junior and Infant School 108173 | Predecessor | 01-04-2013 |