Ackworth School

A other independent school school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ackworth School.

West Yorkshire, WF77LT Age 2-19 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Pontefract Road
Ackworth
West Yorkshire, WF77LT

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108300
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Pontefract Road, Ackworth, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT
Age range
2-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Quaker
School status
Open
Capacity
589 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
473
Special Educational Needs
4.9% (23 pupils)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
473 pupils
2-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
(6 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Simplicity Truth Equality and Community Peace and Respect Sustainability

Quaker ethos underpinning Ackworth School; founded as a Quaker school in 1779.

Head Teacher's Message

A word from Head Martyn Beer: Ackworth is a dynamic and forward-thinking co-educational school that values teaching and learning, with a focus on developing resilient individuals who think creatively, act ethically, and express themselves with confidence within a Quaker framework.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Squash Table Tennis Hockey

Facilities

library sport facilities music facilities drama facilities visual arts facilities recreational facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Elite Sporting Academies in Football, Squash and Table Tennis strong music and performing arts departments broad and rich curriculum small class sizes and personalised attention

Admissions Criteria

Admission is offered if there is a vacancy in the relevant year group, the completion of the School’s entrance examinations (English and Mathematics), and a reference from the pupil’s previous school. For Sixth Form, conditional offers are based on a reference from the current school and the achievement of appropriate GCSE grades. After an offer, a £400 acceptance fee is required to secure the place. International students are considered individually, with English and Mathematics assessments, a current school report, and an interview (in person or via Zoom).

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