Ark The Rookeries Carleton Primary School
Carleton Road, Carleton, Pontefract, WF8 3NP
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Profile
TypeAcademy converter
Executive HeadteacherMr David Dunn
PhasePrimary
Local authorityWakefield
Pupils on roll330 · 104% of capacity
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Capacity316
ConstituencyPontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
WardPontefract South
Religious characterDoes not apply
Opened01-04-2013
GenderMixed
PostcodeWF8 3NP
URN139504
Ofsted · Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 · 2023-01-10
G
Overall effectiveness
G
Quality of education
O
Behaviour & attitudes
G
Personal development
G
Leadership & management
O
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 · 8 governors
| Governor | First appointed | Term ends | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Joanna Kneafsey reappointedChair of Local Governing Body | 3 Oct 2022 | 2 Oct 2030 | 4y | ACTIVE |
| Ms Rebecca Caunce reappointedLocal Governor | 14 Jul 2025 | 17 Jul 2029 | 1y | ACTIVE |
| Mr David DunnLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2023 | 3y | ||
| Mrs Lucy HattonLocal Governor | 12 May 2023 | 24 Aug 2026 | 3y | LAPSED |
| Mrs Sarah KeniwellLocal Governor | 3 Mar 2025 | 2 Mar 2029 | 2y | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Hannah Norman reappointedLocal Governor | 3 Oct 2022 | 2 Oct 2030 | 4y | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Michelle WinterLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2024 | 2y | ||
| Adele WorsnopLocal Governor | 18 Dec 2023 | 21 May 2025 | 3y | LAPSED |
History · 1 linked schools
| Linked school | Relationship | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School: With Hearing Impairment Resource 108174 | Predecessor | 01-04-2013 |