Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School is a academy converter located in Pontefract, within the Wakefield local authority. The school plays an important role in the local community and forms part of the state funded education system in England.

Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 358 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 315, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 7 November 2019, awarding it a Good rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.