Ackworth Mill Dam School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mill Gate Ackworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 7PH |
| Phone | 01977610062 |
| Reference Number | 144563 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 233 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.37%
Girls: 41.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 9 | 30 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | 19 | 10 | 29 |
| 4 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| 5 | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| 6 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| African | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-03-10 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-19 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-07-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Ackworth Mill Dam Junior and Infant School | ||
| 2017-02-08 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-11-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-11-09 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2010-04-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-06-25 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2017-02-08 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-11-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-11-09 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2010-04-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-06-25 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane
Bell Lane, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7JH |
0.4 miles |
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Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Station Road, Low Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7HH |
0.65 miles |
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Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Badsworth Ce J&I (Vc) School, Main Street, Badsworth, Main Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 1AJ |
1.62 miles |
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Fitzwilliam Primary School
Second Avenue, Pontefract, WF9 5BA |
1.8 miles |
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King's Meadow Academy
Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 5BP |
1.9 miles |
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West End Academy
Regent Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4QJ |
2.22 miles |
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Featherstone Purston Infant School
Nunns Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5HF |
2.32 miles |
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Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
Hardwick Road, Featherstone, Girnhill Infant School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5JB |
2.35 miles |
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Grove Lea Primary School
Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary, Grove Terrace, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4BQ |
2.36 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4LJ |
2.45 miles |
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Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
George Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5BG |
2.49 miles |
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St Helen's CE Primary School
Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4EG |
2.7 miles |
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Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4RJ |
2.71 miles |
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Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Moxon Close, Carleton Park, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3PT |
2.76 miles |
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The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
Carleton Road, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NP |
2.83 miles |
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Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Gordon Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6LW |
3 miles |
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Upton Primary School
Waggon Lane, Upton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 1JS |
3.02 miles |
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Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW |
3.23 miles |
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Northfield Primary School
Northfield Lane, South Kirkby, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3LY |
3.35 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA |
3.36 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ackworth School
Pontefract Road, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT |
0.4 miles |
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Oakfield Park School
Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7DT |
0.47 miles |
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Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 4AB |
2.01 miles |
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The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ |
2.29 miles |
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Wakefield independent sch
Nostell Centre, Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1QG |
2.34 miles |
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Compass Community School Hemsworth
58 Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4EA |
2.52 miles |
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Carleton High School
Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW |
2.62 miles |
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The King's School
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF |
2.96 miles |
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Minsthorpe Community College
Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2UJ |
3.29 miles |
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High Well School
Rookhill Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2DD |
3.41 miles |
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New College Pontefract
Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR |
3.51 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BD |
3.85 miles |
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Crofton Academy
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF |
4.11 miles |
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Outwood Academy Freeston
Favell Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1HZ |
4.86 miles |
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Outwood Academy Shafton
Engine Lane, Shafton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8RE |
4.89 miles |