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Positive feedback for Orchard Head in latest Ofsted report
We are proud to share the outcomes of the latest Ofsted inspection for Orchard Head Junior, Infant and Nursery School, which took place in March 2025. The ungraded (section 8) inspection suggests “that the school’s work may have improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection” when it was rated ‘Good’ overall. The report…
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Supporting our School Community through Parent Workshops
At Pontefract Academies Trust, we believe that education is most powerful when schools and families work together. In support of this belief, we are proud to be launching a series of parent workshops to help support our school community. Throughout May, we’ll be offering four ‘How To…’ workshops, each covering an important topic that affects…
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Discover our Nursery Provision at Pontefract Academies Trust
At Pontefract Academies Trust, we are proud to offer high-quality nursery provision at five of our nine schools, providing a safe and nurturing environment for children aged 3 to 4 years. Our nurseries are staffed by experienced and qualified professionals who are passionate about giving children the very best start to their educational journey. Whether…
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Larks Hill are Outstanding in all five categories
We are delighted to share the results of the recent Ofsted inspection at Larks Hill Junior and Infant School (March 2025). Larks Hill has achieved Outstanding judgements in all five categories: Quality of education Behaviour and attitudes Personal development Leadership and management Early years provision This milestone reflects the exceptional education that pupils receive during…
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Alumni Spotlight: Career Journey in Engineering
In celebration of National Careers Week and International Women’s Day 2025, we caught up with Carleton High School alumni, Laura Varley, to hear about her impressive career journey since leaving school. Laura has been making waves in engineering, designing and building critical infrastructure that improves water quality and ensures access to clean drinking water. From working on…
