Ark Carleton Park Primary School vs Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Carleton Park Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
434 students
| Measure | Ark Carleton Park Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #120 of 1,636 | #98 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1397 of 15,697 | #1076 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 208 | 434 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 434 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 26% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Pontefract | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | arkcarletonpark.org.uk/ | arkhalfpennylane.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.7 vs 85.2).
- •Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 87%).
- •Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 23%).
- •Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 208.
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 Park Primary School better than Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School ranks higher (87.7 vs 85.2 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 Park Primary School and Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Carleton Park Primary School: 208. Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School: 434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Carleton Park Primary School and Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ark Carleton Park Primary School is 120th of 1,636 and Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School is 98th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).