Ark The King's School vs Crofton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 8.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark The King's School
Pontefract · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,041 students
Crofton Academy
Wakefield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,045 students
| Measure | Ark The King's School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Crofton Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #75 of 366 | #146 of 366 |
| National rank | #1034 of 4,090 | #1756 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,041 | 1,045 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,041 | 1,045 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 30.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.9 | 46.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60.2% | 47% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.7% | 66.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.52 | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Pontefract | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | arkkingsschool.org.uk/ | www.croftonacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ark The King's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.7 vs 54.2).
- •Crofton Academy is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 1,041.
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 The King's School better than Crofton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ark The King's School ranks higher (69.7 vs 54.2 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 The King's School and Crofton Academy?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark The King's School: 1,041. Crofton Academy: 1,045. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark The King's School and Crofton Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ark The King's School is 75th of 366 and Crofton Academy is 146th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).