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Ackworth School

Pontefract Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT

Key Facts

Mr Martyn Beer Head

Co-ed Gender

428 Total Pupils

Countryside Location

Day & Boarding Type

2 - 19 Age Range

Mainstream Mainstream/Special

Quaker Religious Ethos

Ackworth School offers a nurturing environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth. With a rich history and a commitment to holistic education, the school provides a diverse curriculum designed to inspire curiosity and creativity in students. Emphasising strong values and community spirit, Ackworth encourages learners to develop both intellectually and socially, preparing them for future challenges. The school's picturesque campus and dedicated staff create an ideal setting for young minds to thrive.

Fees
Per Term

Day Fees

£2,380 – £7,213 (inc. VAT)

Boarding Fees

£14,378 – £15,748 (inc. VAT)

Pupil Information

Total Pupils

428 pupils

The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.

Boys

238 / 55.61%

Girls

190 / 44.39%

With SEN Support

113 / 26.40%

With SEN EHCP

25 / 5.84%

A-Level Performance
2025

Progress Score

-0.19
Average

These figures tell you how much progress students who studied A levels at this school or college made between the end of key stage 4 and the end of their A level studies, compared to similar students across England. These scores are also known as 'value added' scores.

The scores are calculated by comparing the A-level results of students at this school or college with the A level results of students in schools and colleges across England who started with similar results at the end of the previous key stage – key stage 4.

A score above zero means students made more progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4. A score below zero means students made less progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4.

Average Result

C-

This tells you the average grade that students achieved per A level entry.

AAB (with ≥2 Facilitating Subjects)

11.80%

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages.

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Inspected by ISI

This school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

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Head Mr Martyn Beer

Website www.ackworthschool.com

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