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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. Eight students from Carleton High School achieved an incredible set of results comprising of all 8’s and 9’s. 78% of students from The King’s School and 70% of students from Carleton High School received grades 9-4, including…
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Primary School SATs Success
Message from Julian Appleyard OBE, CEO: A huge congratulations to the incredible 10 & 11 year olds across the primary schools within Pontefract Academies Trust. 81% of our pupils have passed their national tests for reading, writing and maths compared to 59% nationally. This would not have been possible without the ongoing support from the…
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King’s Fest was a Sell Out!
Over 1,000 parents, carers, students and community members turned out in the sunshine to support The King’s School’s annual event King’s Fest! It was an incredible evening showcasing talent of all varieties across all ages within the school. The event took months of planning and organising and was the biggest community event the school has…
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Performing Arts Teacher Inspires Students In Legally Blonde Performance
Grace Rafton, Performing Arts teacher at Carleton High School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust, performed as part of the ensemble and dance team in the latest performance of Legally Blonde at Theatre Royal, Wakefield. Grace who is part of Diva Productions and Wakefield West Riding Theatre Company has been performing since the age of three…
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Burrow Family Scoop Up Awards At Yorkshire Choice Awards
10-year-old Macy, 7-year-old Maya, and 3-year-old Jackson Burrow were amazed and excited when they won the Young Achiever Award at the Yorkshire Choice Awards held at Elland Road. The three children, who all attend Orchard Head Junior, Infant & Nursery School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust, are used to fancy award ceremonies and being in…
