Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School vs Meersbrook Bank Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 35 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
Meersbrook Bank Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
| Measure | Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Meersbrook Bank Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 1,636 | #568 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #657 of 15,697 | #6134 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 229 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 2.3% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 109% | 109% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Pontefract | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ackworthhowardschool.co.uk/ | meersbrookbank.sheffield.sch.uk/pupils.html |
The verdict
- •Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.2 vs 58.6).
- •Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 57%).
- •Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 17%).
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 Meersbrook Bank Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School ranks higher (91.2 vs 58.6 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 Meersbrook Bank Primary School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School: 229. Meersbrook Bank Primary School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School and Meersbrook Bank Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is 56th of 1,636 and Meersbrook Bank Primary School is 568th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).