Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School vs St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.4 km 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 Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Pontefract · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,470 students
| Measure | Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #98 of 1,636 | #132 of 366 |
| National rank | #1076 of 15,697 | #1642 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 434 | 1,470 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 1,470 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 81.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.1 |
| town | Pontefract | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | arkhalfpennylane.org.uk/ | www.st-wilfrids.bkcat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.7 vs 56.6).
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,470 students compared with 434.
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 Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School ranks higher (87.7 vs 56.6 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 Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy?
About 2.4 km 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 Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy: 1,470. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School and St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School is 98th of 1,636 and St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy is 132nd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).