Ark The King's School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 652 m 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
| Measure | Ark The King's School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #75 of 366 | #239 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1034 of 4,090 | #2724 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,041 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,041 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.stjosephspontefract.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.6 vs 69.7).
- •Ark The King's School is the larger school with 1,041 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 The King's School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract ranks higher (76.6 vs 69.7 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract?
About 652 m 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark The King's School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ark The King's School is 75th of 366 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract is 239th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).