Ark Carleton High School vs Trinity Academy Cathedral
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 14 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
Trinity Academy Cathedral
Wakefield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,028 students
| Measure | Ark Carleton High School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Trinity Academy Cathedral Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #135 of 366 | #142 of 366 |
| National rank | #1672 of 4,090 | #1733 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,026 | 1,028 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,026 | 1,028 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 42.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.5 | 48.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.9% | 49% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.9% | 69% |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | 4.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Pontefract | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | arkcarletonhigh.org.uk/ | cathedral.trinitymat.org |
The verdict
- •Ark Carleton High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.9 vs 54.7).
- •Trinity Academy Cathedral is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 1,026.
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 Trinity Academy Cathedral?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Carleton High School ranks higher (55.9 vs 54.7 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 Trinity Academy Cathedral?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Carleton High School: 1,026. Trinity Academy Cathedral: 1,028. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Carleton High School and Trinity Academy Cathedral rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ark Carleton High School is 135th of 366 and Trinity Academy Cathedral is 142nd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).