Ackworth School, Yorkshire

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Brief description

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ackworth_School

2025:

"Ackworth School is a private day and boarding school located in the village of High Ackworth, near Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England. It is one of seven Quaker schools in England. The school (or more accurately its Head) is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference[1] and SHMIS.[2] The Head is Martyn Beer, who took over in April 2024. The Senior Deputy Head is Nancy Newlands-Melvin.[3]

The school has a nursery that takes children aged 2 1/2 to 4, a Junior School (known as Coram House) that takes children age 5 to 11, and the Senior School for students aged 11 to 18. The boarding facilities cater for pupils from 11 years of age.

Originally it was a boarding school for Quaker children. Today most of the school's pupils are day pupils. There are more than 25 different nationalities in the boarding houses.

Most of today's pupils are not Quakers, but the school retains a strong Quaker ethos and is able to offer means-tested Bursary awards to children from Quaker and non-Quaker families. There is a very short Quaker-style silence at assembly and before meals. Once a week the School meets for a longer Meeting for Worship."

Address

Ackworth School
Ackworth, Pontefract,
West Yorkshire
WF7 7LT

Email

admissions@ackworthschool.com

Phone

+44(0)1977 233600

Website

https://ackworthschool.com/

Directions

Opening Times

2025: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Fitzwilliam station (2.5 miles).

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