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Pontefract secondary schools deliver consistent results across this historic West Yorkshire market town, with an average Attainment 8 score of 44 compared to England's 41. Carleton High School, St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy, and The King's School, Pontefract are among the highest-performing options, 83% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 7 secondary schools serving Pontefract, families in Carleton, Tanshelf, and Chequerfield have access to well-established comprehensive schools with strong community ties. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Ackworth School | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | Protestant | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Carleton High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #4 | The Featherstone Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Outwood Academy Hemsworth | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | The King's School, Pontefract | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Minsthorpe Community College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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