Ackworth Mill Dam School vs Ackworth School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 646 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ackworth Mill Dam School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
Ackworth School
West Yorkshire · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
429 students
| Measure | Ackworth Mill Dam School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ackworth School West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #328 of 1,636 | #348 of 366 |
| National rank | #3541 of 15,697 | #3901 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 225 | 429 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 429 |
| Free school meals | 14% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 72.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.2 |
| town | Pontefract | West Yorkshire |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.milldamschool.org | www.ackworthschool.com |
The verdict
- •Ackworth Mill Dam School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 12.0).
- •Ackworth School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 225.
- •Ackworth Mill Dam School is a academy school while Ackworth School is a independent 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 Mill Dam School better than Ackworth School?
On the Success Index (England), Ackworth Mill Dam School ranks higher (71.9 vs 12.0 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 Mill Dam School and Ackworth School?
About 646 m in a straight line, between Pontefract and West Yorkshire in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ackworth Mill Dam School: 225. Ackworth School: 429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ackworth Mill Dam School and Ackworth School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ackworth Mill Dam School is 328th of 1,636 and Ackworth School is 348th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).