Ackworth School vs The Featherstone Academy
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
The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
556 students
| Measure | Ackworth School West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Featherstone Academy Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #348 of 366 | #256 of 366 |
| National rank | #3901 of 4,090 | #2862 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 429 | 556 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 556 |
| Free school meals | – | 40.8% |
| Capacity filled | 72.8% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.9 | 41.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 35.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 66.7% |
| EBacc average points | 2.65 | 3.85 |
| 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.featherstone.academy |
The verdict
- •The Featherstone Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.9 vs 12.0).
- •The Featherstone Academy is the larger school with 556 students compared with 429.
- •Ackworth School is a independent 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 School better than The Featherstone Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Featherstone Academy ranks higher (31.9 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 School and The Featherstone Academy?
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. The Featherstone Academy: 556. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ackworth School and The Featherstone Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ackworth School is 348th of 366 and The Featherstone Academy is 256th of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).