Ackworth School vs Fitzwilliam Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.9 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
Fitzwilliam Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
224 students
| Measure | Ackworth School West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber | Fitzwilliam Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #348 of 366 | #1413 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3901 of 4,090 | #13961 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 429 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 224 |
| Free school meals | – | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 72.8% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.fitzwilliamprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fitzwilliam Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.1 vs 12.0).
- •Ackworth School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 224.
- •Ackworth School is a independent school while Fitzwilliam Primary 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 School better than Fitzwilliam Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fitzwilliam Primary School ranks higher (20.1 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 Fitzwilliam Primary School?
About 2.9 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. Fitzwilliam Primary School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ackworth School and Fitzwilliam Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ackworth School is 348th of 366 and Fitzwilliam Primary School is 1413th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).