The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 33.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Quaker school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
33.9
9.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.19
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
32% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Quaker
Numbers
- Pupils
- 428
- Capacity
- 73%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Mr Martyn Beer (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Pontefract Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAckworth Mill Dam School
Primary · 646m away
Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane
Primary · 822m away
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary · 862m away
Oaktree School
Special school · 1.3km away
Oakfield Park School
Special school · 1.3km away
Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ackworth School?
Ackworth School currently has 428 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ackworth School take?
Ackworth School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Ackworth School?
Ackworth School is in West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ackworth School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ackworth School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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