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Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

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Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

Station Road, Low Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7HH

A Good-rated primary school in Pontefract where 80% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary controlled school
Church of England
Pupils
230
Ages
3-11
FSM
3.6%
Capacity
210
Ofsted
Good
May 2024

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
93.0%
Writing
83.0%
Maths
97.0%
RWM Combined
80.0%

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About Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 80% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 230 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Station Road, Pontefract, WF7 7HH | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Good
  2. Mar 2020 — Requires improvement
  3. May 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

What is Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School's latest exam results?
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School: KS2 2024/25: 80% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School located?
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF7 7HH).
How many pupils attend Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School has around 230 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School with other schools?
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