Ackworth School, West Yorkshire

In its own words: "At Ackworth School, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where students can thrive and achieve their full potential. As a non-selective school, we believe in offering equal opportunities to all students, regardless of their background or abilities."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Ackworth has always been a co-educational, boarding and day school. For nearly 250 years, we have maintained a passion for teaching and learning. We are proud of our traditions and family values, but equally proud of our innovative approach to co-education. Ackworth is a dynamic and forward-thinking school."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, basketball, swimming, cross-country and yoga.

The school runs after-school care.

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Ackworth School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

Of the 56 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 50% went on to university or other higher education and 2% into work.

In 2026, 62 pupils (14.5%) received SEN support and 46 (10.7%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest railway station is Fitzwilliam Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ackworth School (opposite), 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 39 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wakefield (130).