Ackworth School
Other independent school · Ages 2–19 · West Yorkshire, Wakefield
Ackworth School is an independent school in West Yorkshire, Wakefield for ages 2–19.
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Key facts
- Address
- Pontefract Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Religious character
- Quaker
- Council
- Wakefield
- Pupils on roll
- 429 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 33.9 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for Ackworth School
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Wakefield.
- Oakfield Park School 0.8 mi Standards maintained
- High Well School 3.1 mi School remains Good
- Enrich Academy 4.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Balance Alternative Provision 5.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Grange School 5.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Ivy Lane School 6.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Meadowcroft School 7.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Kingsland Primary School 7.1 mi School remains Outstanding