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  • Inspirational Student Is Recognised By Princess Anne

    Ryan Myhill, an 11-year-old at Carleton High School, was chosen to meet Princess Anne in London due to being recognised as a young carer. Ryan has been a carer for around 4 years now for his younger sister who has ADHD and learning difficulties. Ryan enjoys helping his sister with her homework, especially maths as…

  • Local Children Involved In Remembrance Day In Pontefract

    Both of our secondary schools were delighted to welcome Mr Brian Berry MA from the Ackworth and Pontefract branch of The Royal British Legion along with other ex-veterans. They gave an inspirational presentation about their stories of serving in the war. They also spoke about the significance of the poppy. Both schools were also very…

  • Pontefract Academies Trust Pledge Support for The Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract

    Pontefract Academies Trust has announced that for this academic year their eight schools as well as the central office, will be fundraising for The Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract. Throughout the coming year, the Trust hope to help children and staff gain an understanding as to what the charity stands for, the impact of…

  • Pontefract Academies Trust Raise almost £20,000 In Their Phenomenal Fundraising Efforts

    All eight schools who are part of Pontefract Academies Trust have received the totals that they have collectively raised for The Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract and Motor Neurone Disease Association during the 2020-2021 academic year. £10,252.10 had been raised for The Prince of Wales Hospice and £9,160.65 for Motor Neurone Disease. Both are…

  • HUGE SUCCESS FOR PONTEFRACT STUDENTS IN GCSE RESULTS

    The King’s School and Carleton High School, both members of Pontefract Academies Trust, are celebrating GCSE success today. Two students from The King’s School achieved an incredible set of results comprising off all 9s. 9% of students across both schools achieved all 7-9 grades in all subjects (A-A*). 52% of students at Carleton High School…