Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 615 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
434 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
| Measure | Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #98 of 1,636 | #239 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1076 of 15,697 | #2724 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 434 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | 10% |
| 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 | arkhalfpennylane.org.uk/ | www.stjosephspontefract.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.7 vs 76.6).
- •Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 77%).
- •Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 10%).
- •Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 222.
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 Halfpenny Lane Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School ranks higher (87.7 vs 76.6 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 Halfpenny Lane Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract?
About 615 m in a straight line, between Pontefract and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School: 434. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School is 98th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract is 239th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).