Ark the King's School
Academy converter
Pontefract, WF8 4JF
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 26% in England
2 of 18 in Wakefield
Pupils
1,041
First preferences per place
0.91
2026/27
Absence
6.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 51.4 | 49.0 | 49.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | 56% | 60% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 57% | 49% | 58% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.54 | 0.10 | — |
76% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Ark Carleton High School · 1.0 mi · No rating · Top 43% in England
- The Featherstone Academy · 1.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 34% in England
- St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy · 1.9 mi · Report card · Top 43% in England
- Airedale Academy · 2.5 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 4% in England
- Castleford Academy · 3.0 mi · Not judged · Top 36% in England
- De Lacy Academy · 3.4 mi · Outstanding · Bottom 42% in England
The neighbourhood
Ark the King's School is in Pontefract South West (typical home £249,000, crime low).
What is Ark the King's School's Ofsted rating?
Ark the King's School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Ark the King's School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ark the King's School is in the top 26% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.