Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School vs The Featherstone Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.1 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
The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
556 students
| Measure | Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Featherstone Academy Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 1,636 | #256 of 366 |
| National rank | #657 of 15,697 | #2862 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 229 | 556 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 556 |
| Free school meals | 2.3% | 40.8% |
| Capacity filled | 109% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Pontefract | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ackworthhowardschool.co.uk/ | www.featherstone.academy |
The verdict
- •Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.2 vs 31.9).
- •The Featherstone Academy is the larger school with 556 students compared with 229.
- •Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is a local authority school while The Featherstone Academy 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 The Featherstone Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School ranks higher (91.2 vs 31.9 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 The Featherstone Academy?
About 3.1 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. The Featherstone Academy: 556. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School and The Featherstone Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is 56th of 1,636 and The Featherstone Academy is 256th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).