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Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Pontefract. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.
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Ackworth is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Ackworth School | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | Protestant | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Carleton is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Carleton High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
Featherstone is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | 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 |
Hemsworth is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Outwood Academy Hemsworth | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
Mill Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | The King's School, Pontefract | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
South Elmsall is a popular residential pocket within the Pontefract area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Pontefract and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.
| Local Rank | School | Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Minsthorpe Community College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
