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2026 GCSE Success across Pontefract Academies Trust
Students at Carleton High School and The King’s School are celebrating another strong set of GCSE results. Across our Trust, 71% of students achieved a Grade 4 or higher in both English and maths. More than half earned a strong pass. Behind the results are the inspiring success stories of our students, each with their…
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Celebrating our strongest SATs results to date across Pontefract Academies Trust
We are incredibly proud to be celebrating our strongest SATs results to date, with pupils across our primary schools achieving outcomes that place our Trust significantly above national averages. Across Pontefract Academies Trust, 90% of pupils achieved the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics – 27 percentage points above the national average of 63%.…
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New Resource Provision at Carleton High School
We are proud to announce the opening of a brand-new Integrated Resource Provision at Carleton High School, designed to support students with speech, language and communication needs. This exciting development marks an exciting step forward in ensuring that all young people can access the education, support and opportunities they deserve. The new provision offers 20…
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Staff Spotlight: Learning Support Assistant at Northfield Primary School
This month, our staff spotlight is on Jess, whose role is a Learning Assistant at Northfield Primary School. Her role is incredibly important in ensuring that lessons run smoothly by supporting teachers, working with parents, and, of course, helping the children in our classrooms. Jess’s role is particularly important to ensure that inclusion is promoted…
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Mr Dunn to Complete Rat Race Run! The Rookeries’ very own Headteacher, David Dunn, is set to take part in the Rat Race Ultramarathon on 13 June 2026 to raise money for The Rosie Jones Foundation. This incredible challenge covers a whopping 70 miles, stretching from Carlisle to Gateshead along the route of Hadrian’s Wall. It is sure to test David’s endurance…
