Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
Community primary school in Wakefield (Wakefield).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Pinders Primary School is a happy, inclusive and nurturing environment, where children learn within an atmosphere of academic success. Our Vision Statement Pinders Primary School is a happy, inclusive and nurturing environment, where children learn within an atmosphere of academic success. Welcome to our School Headteacher's Welcome Dear parents, carers and visitors,
Enrichment
16 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Computing
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Music
- Netball
- Pottery
- Rugby
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Textiles
- Yoga
- Forest School
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Sing UpRecognised award
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 108210
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Constituency
- Wakefield and Rothwell
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (3 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Allott | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2014 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Annabel Young | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Lorna Kemplay | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2016 |
| Mrs Janet Davies Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Chloe Davies Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Stuart Heptinstall Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 1996 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record