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Ash Grove Primary Academy

Ash Grove, South Elmsall, PONTEFRACT, WF9 2TF

OPENPRIMARYAGES 3-11MIXEDOFSTED · GOOD
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TypeAcademy sponsor led
HeadMrs Kate Gawthorp
PhasePrimary
Local authorityWakefield
Pupils on roll265
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Capacity331
ConstituencyNormanton and Hemsworth
WardAckworth, North Elmsall & Upton
Religious characterDoes not apply
Opened01-12-2018
GenderMixed
PostcodeWF9 2TF
URN146666
Ofsted · Academy First Section 5 · 2023-05-10
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

SAFEGUARDING: EFFECTIVE · PUBLISHED 2023-06-26 · INSPECTION 10267776 · FULL REPORT ↗

Trust

Member of Inspire Partnership Multi Academy Trust - school sponsor, joined 01/12/2018.

Member of INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST - multi-academy trust, joined 01/12/2018. Incorporated at Companies House as 07805262 → ltds.uk ↗

GROUP UID 16410 · UKPRN 10059361 · GROUP UID 16179

Governing body · 16 governors
GovernorFirst appointedTerm endsTenureStatus
Mr Matthew HollandChair of Local Governing Body9 Jul 202531 Aug 2025
1y
LAPSED
Mr Matt HollandShared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment1 Sep 202519 Jan 2030
1y
ACTIVE
Mrs Karen PartridgeChair of Local Governing Body1 Jan 20238 Jul 2025
4y
LAPSED
Mrs Jayne CheesmondShared Local Governor - Establishment11 Jan 202310 Jan 2027
4y
ENDS SOON
Mrs Emma Dixon-ChildShared Governance Professional - Establishment1 Sep 2025
1y
Mr Tim DownesShared Local Governor - Establishment11 Jan 202322 Jan 2026
4y
LAPSED
Mr Julien FromentLocal Governor17 Oct 202431 Aug 2025
2y
LAPSED
Mr Julien FromentShared Local Governor - Establishment17 Oct 202416 Oct 2028
2y
ACTIVE
Mrs Kate GawthorpLocal Governor30 Jan 2024
3y
Mrs Crystal GoodwinLocal Governor23 Nov 202331 Aug 2025
3y
LAPSED
Mrs Crystal GoodwinShared Local Governor - Establishment23 Nov 202322 Nov 2027
3y
ACTIVE
Mrs Ingrid PineLocal Governor2 Mar 20238 Aug 2025
4y
LAPSED
Mrs Claire RobertLocal Governor28 Feb 202431 Aug 2025
3y
LAPSED
Mrs Claire RobertShared Local Governor - Establishment28 Feb 202427 Feb 2028
3y
ACTIVE
Mrs Natalie WilsonLocal Governor13 May 202531 Aug 2025
1y
LAPSED
Mrs Natalie WilsonShared Local Governor - Establishment13 May 202512 May 2029
1y
ACTIVE
History · 1 linked schools
Linked schoolRelationshipDate
Ash Grove Junior and Infant School 130858Predecessor30-11-2018