Ark Larks Hill Primary School vs New College Pontefract
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Larks Hill Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
New College Pontefract
Pontefract · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
| Measure | Ark Larks Hill Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | New College Pontefract Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #4 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #80 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 203 | 0 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 0 |
| Free school meals | 5.9% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 0% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 97% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| 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 | – | 37.9 |
| town | Pontefract | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | arklarkshill.org.uk/ | – |
The verdict
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 Larks Hill Primary School better than New College Pontefract?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ark Larks Hill Primary School and New College Pontefract?
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 Larks Hill Primary School: 203. New College Pontefract: 0. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Larks Hill Primary School and New College Pontefract rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ark Larks Hill Primary School is 4th of 1,636 and New College Pontefract is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).