Ark Carleton High School vs Darrington Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Carleton High School
Pontefract · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,026 students
Darrington Church of England Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
129 students
| Measure | Ark Carleton High School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Darrington Church of England Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #135 of 366 | #852 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1672 of 4,090 | #8753 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,026 | 129 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,026 | 129 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 122.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Pontefract | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | arkcarletonhigh.org.uk/ | www.darringtonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ark Carleton High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.9 vs 46.6).
- •Ark Carleton High School is the larger school with 1,026 students compared with 129.
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 Ark Carleton High School better than Darrington Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Carleton High School ranks higher (55.9 vs 46.6 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 Ark Carleton High School and Darrington Church of England Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Carleton High School: 1,026. Darrington Church of England Primary School: 129. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Carleton High School and Darrington Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ark Carleton High School is 135th of 366 and Darrington Church of England Primary School is 852nd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).