Carleton Park has been ranked the 3rd best primary school out of 100 in the Wakefield Local Authority for attainment in reading, writing and maths.
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Carleton Park ranked within the Top 10 primary schools in Wakefield
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15
July
2025
2025
Exceptional Key Stage 2 results for Pontefract Academies Trust
A huge congratulations to the incredible pupils across our primary schools on their exceptional SATs, Phonics, and Early Years results. We’re incredibly proud of what they’ve achieved, and grateful to the dedicated staff and families who have supported them every step of the way. Key Stage 2 (KS2) We are proud to share that 86% of our Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths – 24% above the national average of 62%. Four of our seven primary schools achieved over 85% in the combined standard: · Larks Hill Junior and Infant School – 97% ·… Read more
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June
2025
2025
Primary School Cook-Off Challenge
This term, pupils across our primary schools put their culinary skills to the test in a fun, hands-on cooking competition with three competitive rounds. Round 1: Design a £10 menu Round 1 kicked off with a challenge to design a menu that could be made with a budget of £10. Pupils had to consider how their menu could be cost-effective yet flavoursome. Round 2: Ordering Food Next, pupils met with office managers to place their food orders. This gave them valuable insight into budgeting and ordering, helping them to understand planning and cooking meals in the real-world. Round 3: Cook-off… Read more