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Ackworth School
Pontefract, Yorkshire Area West, WF7 7LT
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General Information
| Gender: |
Coeducational |
| Day/Boarding: |
Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Age Range - Girls: |
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Size: |
587 |
| Last Inspected: |
2003 - Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
HMC |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
5582 - 7750 |
| Day (£): |
130 - 3422 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Test & Interview |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries, Art awards, Music awards, Sixth Form scholarships & bursaries, Drama awards, Financial assistance for siblings |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
| |
Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
| |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
12 - 19 |
11 - 19 |
2 - 18 |
2 - 18 |
|
|
| Pupil Numbers |
61 |
44 |
223 |
259 |
57 |
44 |
Subject taught
Art, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing/IT, Coordinated Science, Design & Technology (CDT), Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, General Studies, Geography, German, History, Home Econ/Food & Nut, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies, Spanish, Sports Science
Facilities
CDT Centre, Chapel, Conference facilities, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Library, Music School, Science laboratories, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (covered), Theatre
Activities
Archery, Ballet/Dance, Chess, Choir, Computing/IT, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Duke of Edinburgh, Film/Video Club, Life Saving/1st Aid, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Pottery, Skiing, Textiles, Young Enterprise
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Fencing, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Sailing, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: 15-45 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Rural
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Quaker |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Vegans, Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
63321 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
13 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
384 / 6000 |