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Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Station Road, Low Ackworth, Station Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7HH, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.9 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
230
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 80% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths—placing it in the top 13% nationally. The school enjoys a high LocaleIQ score of 89.9, indicating it is better than 90% of schools in the area. However, while a commendable 20% of pupils achieve higher standards, there may be room for improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.9%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Location
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53.65065, -1.32178 · WF7 7HH
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN130977
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School a good school?
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School scores 89.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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