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Ackworth School

Pontefract Road, Ackworth, WF7 7LT

Independent school for ages 2–19 in Ackworth. Mixed intake, Quaker.

Ackworth School is an independent Quaker school in West Yorkshire, in Wakefield local authority, for boys and girls aged 2 to 19. It has boarding, nursery and sixth-form provision, special classes and around 430 pupils.

Its ISI inspection in January 2026 found standards met, including safeguarding.

The school says it has a history spanning over 245 years and describes an inclusive Quaker education shaped by community, respect and social responsibility. It also describes continuity from early years through sixth form and individual goal-setting.

Ages 2–19 · All-through
428 pupils · On roll
Independent school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Wakefield’s deadlines and how to apply →