Ark Carleton High School
Academy converter
Pontefract, WF8 3NW
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 43% in England
9 of 18 in Wakefield
Pupils
1,026
First preferences per place
1.26
2026/27
Absence
7.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 47.3 | 47.4 | 47.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46% | 50% | 46% | |
| Average English grade | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 47% | 45% | 48% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.61 | 0.12 | — |
68% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Ark the King's School · 1.0 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
- The Featherstone Academy · 1.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 34% in England
- St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy · 2.9 mi · Report card · Top 43% in England
- De Lacy Academy · 3.0 mi · Outstanding · Bottom 42% in England
- Airedale Academy · 3.1 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 4% in England
- Castleford Academy · 3.8 mi · Not judged · Top 36% in England
The neighbourhood
Ark Carleton High School is in Pontefract South West (typical home £249,000, crime low).
What is Ark Carleton High School's Ofsted rating?
Ark Carleton High School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Ark Carleton High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ark Carleton High School is in the top 43% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.