Ark The King's School vs St Giles C of E Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 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
St Giles C of E Academy
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
337 students
| Measure | Ark The King's School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Giles C of E Academy Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #75 of 366 | #380 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1034 of 4,090 | #4072 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,041 | 337 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,041 | 337 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 107% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.52 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Pontefract | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | arkkingsschool.org.uk/ | www.st-giles.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (69.7 vs 69.1).
- •Ark The King's School is the larger school with 1,041 students compared with 337.
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 St Giles C of E Academy?
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 The King's School and St Giles C of E Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark The King's School: 1,041. St Giles C of E Academy: 337. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark The King's School and St Giles C of E Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ark The King's School is 75th of 366 and St Giles C of E Academy is 380th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).