Latitude: 53.7029 / 53°42'10"N
Longitude: -1.2879 / 1°17'16"W
OS Eastings: 447105
OS Northings: 423178
OS Grid: SE471231
Mapcode National: GBR MTFM.YB
Mapcode Global: WHDC7.56Y3
Plus Code: 9C5WPP36+5R
Maidenhead Locator System: IO93iq58
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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WF8 2FX is a postcode in Wakefield. It was first introduced in January 2021.
WF8 2FX is in the Wakefield and Castleford travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Wakefield District Primary Care Trust.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing WF8 2FX
1b2: Rural Residents - Rural Tenants - Rural White-Collar Workers
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for WF8 2FX
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
7/10 (High)
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Residents of WF8 2FX are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
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The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near WF8 2FX.
Pontefract Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NJ
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Ages 3 - 11
Good
Cobblers Lane Primary School
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Foundation School
Ages 3 - 11
Needs improvement
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Willow Green Academy
Hampden Close, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8PT
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Pontefract De Lacy Primary School
Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Airedale Academy
Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3JU
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Ages 11 - 18
Good
The King's School Specialising in Mathematics and Computing
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF
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Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Carleton Community High School A Specialist Science With Mathematics School
Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
De Lacy Academy
Middle Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0BZ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Castleford Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BD
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The Freeston Academy
Favell Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1HZ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Brigshaw High School
Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2HR
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Sherburn High School
Garden Lane, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 6AS
Community School
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
The overall school grade in this area is high.