Schools in Pontefract
Pontefract has 46 schools: 37 primary and 9 secondary or all-through. 79% of the 42 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Ark The King's School has the highest Attainment 8 score (51.8 in 2026). Among primary schools, Ark Larks Hill Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (97% in 2025).
- 47 schools
- 9 secondary
- 37 primary
Secondary Schools in Pontefract
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ark The King's School | Good | 51.8 (2026) | +0.10 (2024) | 1,041 |
| 2 | St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy | Expected standard | 46.1 (2026) | -0.01 (2024) | 1,470 |
| 3 | Minsthorpe Community College | Good | 44.7 (2026) | +0.21 (2024) | 1,609 |
| 4 | Ark Carleton High School | Good | 44.3 (2026) | +0.12 (2024) | 1,026 |
| 5 | The Featherstone Academy | Needs attention | 39.7 (2026) | -0.33 (2024) | 556 |
| 6 | Outwood Academy Hemsworth | Good | 37.5 (2026) | -0.07 (2024) | 1,101 |
| 7 | High Well School | Good | – | – | 104 |
| 8 | New College Pontefract | Outstanding | – | – | – |
| 9 | Oakfield Park School | Outstanding | – | – | 176 |
Primary Schools in Pontefract
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
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