Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School
Academy converter
Pontefract, WF8 3NP
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 4% in England
9 of 98 in Wakefield
Pupils
330
First preferences per place
0.94
2026/27
Absence
3.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 85% | 84% | 73% | |
| Higher standard | 28% | 20% | 32% | |
| Reading | 85% | 89% | 73% | |
| Writing | 90% | 84% | 75% | |
| Maths | 90% | 86% | 77% |
Nearby primary schools
- Ark Carleton Park Primary School · 0.5 mi · Not judged · Top 1% in England
- Ark De Lacy Primary School · 0.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 12% in England
- Ark Larks Hill Primary School · 1.0 mi · Not judged · Top 1% in England
- Cherry Tree Academy · 1.1 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 5% in England
- Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy · 1.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 13% in England
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract · 1.2 mi · Good · Top 37% in England
Best primary schools in Pontefract · Best primary schools in West Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School is in Pontefract South East (typical home £171,500, crime high).
What is Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School is in the top 4% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.