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Ackworth School

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Ackworth School

Pontefract Road, Ackworth, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT

Other independent school
Quaker
Pupils
428
Ages
2-19
Attainment 8
33.6

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Inspection
ISI inspected

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
33.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
28.7%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
2.64
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.21
A*-A Grades
18.9%
A*-B Grades
39.6%
AAB+ %
11.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 42 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Ackworth School

Ackworth School is a secondary school in West Yorkshire, Wakefield. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.6. The school has around 428 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Pontefract Road, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT | More schools in Wakefield

Frequently asked questions about Ackworth School

What are Ackworth School's latest exam results?
Ackworth School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ackworth School located?
Ackworth School is a secondary school in West Yorkshire, Wakefield (WF7 7LT).
How many pupils attend Ackworth School?
Ackworth School has around 428 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ackworth School with other schools?
View Ackworth School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wakefield.