Ackworth School

Set in expansive grounds in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, this all-through, co-ed boarding school was founded in 1779 as a Quaker school, and centuries later it brings a modern dynamism to its traditional values and beliefs. Staff and pupils enjoy a relationship of mutual respect, rather than a ‘them and us’ mentality, and the Quaker tradition of silent reflection fosters admirable self-awareness and thoughtfulness towards others. Known for the excellence of its SEND department, including the dedicated teaching facility Autism Resource, Ackworth is a school where the indiv...

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Students playing instruments in a music hall by a large piano

Boys wearing headphones using keyboards and large screens for music

Boy in a shirt and tie painting in the art room

Girls in navy blazers in drama class next to pink writing

Sixth form students gathered around a wooden work top in a science class

Teacher in striped jacket in front of a white board in class

Girl with blond hair and blue checked skirt walking with a tray of food in the school dining room

Academic results

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Subjects offered

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Fees and bursaries

Day fees per term

Year 7	£5,585
Year 8	£5,585
Year 9	£5,585
Year 10	£5,585
Year 11	£5,585
Year 12	£5,585
Year 13	£5,585

Boarding fees per term

Year 7	£11,795
Year 8	£11,795
Year 9	£11,795
Year 10	£11,795
Year 11	£11,795
Year 12	£11,795
Year 13	£11,795

Bursary contact:
Bursar Susan Allan
susan.allan@ackworthschool.com

SEND

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Co-ordinator: Jon Phillips jon.phillips@ackworthschool.com
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School Updates

Ackworth School ranked ‘Excellent’ in all aspects
Ackworth School has achieved an outstanding result in the recent Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection. The school received the highest possible rating of 'excellent' in all areas, which include pupils’ achievements, as well as their academic and personal development.

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Ackworth School is
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Ackworth School Coram House Nursery Pontefract

Ackworth School Coram House Pontefract

Essentials

Address
Pontefract Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, Yorkshire WF7 7LT

Contact
admissions@ackworthschool.com
01977 233600

Website
ackworthschool.com

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