Ackworth School vs Featherstone Purston Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ackworth School
West Yorkshire · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
429 students
Featherstone Purston Infant School
Pontefract · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
203 students
| Measure | Ackworth School West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber | Featherstone Purston Infant School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #348 of 366 | #654 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3901 of 4,090 | #6955 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 429 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 203 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 72.8% | 112.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | West Yorkshire | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ackworthschool.com | www.purstoninfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Featherstone Purston Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.7 vs 12.0).
- •Ackworth School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 203.
- •Ackworth School is a independent school while Featherstone Purston Infant School is a local authority 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 School better than Featherstone Purston Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Featherstone Purston Infant School ranks higher (54.7 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 School and Featherstone Purston Infant School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between West Yorkshire and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ackworth School: 429. Featherstone Purston Infant School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ackworth School and Featherstone Purston Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ackworth School is 348th of 366 and Featherstone Purston Infant School is 654th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).