Ackworth School
URN: 108300 • West Yorkshire WF7 7LT
Overview
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Quaker
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Martyn Beer (since 2025) , Head
- Telephone
- 01977233600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pontefract Road, West Yorkshire WF7 7LT
Summary
Ackworth School is an independent mixed school located in West Yorkshire, serving students aged 2.5 to 19 years. Founded over 245 years ago, the school is rooted in Quaker values, emphasizing peace, equality, and community. Ackworth aims to provide a holistic education that nurtures not only academic achievement but also emotional growth and social responsibility, fostering an inclusive environment for all students.
The curriculum at Ackworth is designed to inspire intellectual curiosity and personal development, supported by small class sizes and dedicated staff. The school prioritizes individual goal-setting, enabling students to achieve results often exceeding expectations. Beyond academics, the school encourages participation in extracurricular activities, promoting a well-rounded educational experience.
Boarding options are available from Year 7, with a flexible approach tailored to meet the needs of families and students. Boarding provides students with additional study time and access to facilities, enhancing their educational journey. Overall, Ackworth School is committed to preparing students for responsible adulthood while cultivating a culture of kindness and mutual respect.
The curriculum at Ackworth is designed to inspire intellectual curiosity and personal development, supported by small class sizes and dedicated staff. The school prioritizes individual goal-setting, enabling students to achieve results often exceeding expectations. Beyond academics, the school encourages participation in extracurricular activities, promoting a well-rounded educational experience.
Boarding options are available from Year 7, with a flexible approach tailored to meet the needs of families and students. Boarding provides students with additional study time and access to facilities, enhancing their educational journey. Overall, Ackworth School is committed to preparing students for responsible adulthood while cultivating a culture of kindness and mutual respect.
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- Extra Curricular (sen)
- Duke of Edinburgh (sen)
- School Trips (sen)
- Pastoral Care (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy policy (other)
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 2 - 22
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 589
- Pupils
- 428
- Boys
- 238
- Girls
- 190
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1809-10-18
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 428 | 238 | 190 | 589 | |
2024-09-11 | 473 | 257 | 216 | 589 | |
2023-09-11 | 510 | 270 | 240 | 589 | 0.00 |
2022-09-11 | 510 | 270 | 240 | 589 | 0.00 |
2021-09-11 | 504 | 266 | 238 | 589 | 0.00 |
2020-09-11 | 545 | 297 | 248 | 589 | 0.00 |
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