Normanton Junior Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Normanton Junior Academy
Address: Church Lane
Town/City: Normanton
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: WF6 1EY
Telephone Number: 01924 967613
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Waterton Academy Trust
Sponsor: Waterton Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Luke Welsh
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 357 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.6%

Location and administration

URN: 141878
DfE Number: 384/2022
UKPRN: 10049040
UPRN: 63154406
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Wakefield (E08000036)
Constituency: Normanton and Hemsworth (E14001383)
Electoral Ward: Normanton (E05016533)

Easting & Northing: 438514E, 422459N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 41' 52.06" N 1° 25' 4.85" W
Plus Code: 9C5WMHXJ+4Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Megan Black - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Matthew Clune - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 September 2029.
  • Mrs Josie Green - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 July 2029.
  • Mrs Helen Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 August 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 August 2028.
  • Mrs Louise Musgrave - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 November 2029.
  • Mrs Jo Riddell - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 March 2026.
  • Mrs Lynsey Shields - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 July 2029.
  • Mrs Jane Simpkins - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 October 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2028.
  • Mr Luke Welsh - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 April 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).