Ark Carleton Park Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ark Carleton Park Primary School
Address: Moxon Close, Carleton Park
Town/City: Pontefract
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: WF8 3PT
Telephone Number: 01977 722615
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Ark Schools
Sponsor: Ark Schools

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Winter
Capacity: 218
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 208 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.2%

Location and administration

URN: 140337
DfE Number: 384/2011
UKPRN: 10044065
UPRN: 63163225
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Wakefield (E08000036)
Constituency: Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley (E14001428)
Electoral Ward: Pontefract South (E05016536)

Easting & Northing: 445651E, 420736N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 40' 54.24" N 1° 18' 36.65" W
Plus Code: 9C5WMMJQ+MW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Ms Rebecca Caunce - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 July 2029.
  • Mr David Dunn - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Lucy Hatton - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 August 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Keniwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 March 2029.
  • Mrs Joanna Kneafsey - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2030.
  • Mrs Hannah Norman - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2030.
  • Mrs Michelle Winter - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).