Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School vs Ark Carleton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Pontefract · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
Ark Carleton High School
Pontefract · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,026 students
| Measure | Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ark Carleton High School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 1,636 | #135 of 366 |
| National rank | #657 of 15,697 | #1672 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 229 | 1,026 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 1,026 |
| Free school meals | 2.3% | 30.8% |
| Capacity filled | 109% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Pontefract | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ackworthhowardschool.co.uk/ | arkcarletonhigh.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.2 vs 55.9).
- •Ark Carleton High School is the larger school with 1,026 students compared with 229.
- •Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is a local authority school while Ark Carleton High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School better than Ark Carleton High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School ranks higher (91.2 vs 55.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School and Ark Carleton High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School: 229. Ark Carleton High School: 1,026. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School and Ark Carleton High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is 56th of 1,636 and Ark Carleton High School is 135th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).