Ackworth School
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This school has a Quaker religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Independent School Entry
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Verified fees
Financial assistance
Bursaries or scholarships are referenced on the school website.
View our feesBursaries and Scholarships Admissions Process The Ackworth admissions process is designed to ensure that the young person concerned would benefit from the opportunities of an Ackworth education
Fee evidence
Day(Nursery) | £75 | N/A | N/A ... Day (Reception to Y13) | £75 | £500 | N/A ... Boarding(UK/EU) | £75 | £500 | £600 (Credited to your final account once your child has left the school) ... Boarding(Rest of World) | £75 | £500 | £5,000 (Credited to your final account once your child has left the school) ... Compliance Management Fee (applicable to pupils requiring a study visa) Visa and immigration fee for international pupils requiring sponsorship to support the visa process and ensure ongoing immigration compliance during the pupil’s time at Ackworth. | £505 ... Early Drop Off | 8am – 9am |...
Verified exam details
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Entry requirements
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 56 | 33.9 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 63 | 41.3 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 55 | 39.1 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 51 | 41.2 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.5 |
School information
| URN | 108300 |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-19 |
| Headteacher | Head Martyn Beer |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Quaker |
| Postcode | WF7 7LT |
| Latest pupils | 56 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Pontefract Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT
www.ackworthschool.com1977233600| DfE number | 6000 |
| UKPRN | 10008060 |
| Opened | 18 Oct 1809 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |