A vibrant Day School & the oldest Independent Co-Ed Boarding School in the UK
Aims & Ethos
Ackworth School’s purpose is to create a happy and secure environment in which all pupils realise and develop their own special abilities in constant awareness of the needs and claims of others.
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Academic Life
First-class teaching is at the heart of any good school and Ackworth benefits greatly from the quality and experience of its teaching staff.
Our aim is to provide a broad and balanced curriculum based on the National Curriculum but taking advantage of the flexibility we enjoy as an independent school. We encourage students to make curriculum choices which suit them best and much advice and guidance is on offer to help them to do this.
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Fabulous morning for Nostell parkrun! And 15 students completed it today. Why don’t you have a go with us next time 😊☀️
Well done all #ackworthschool pupils on your #ackworthclimateaction day. The money raised for @shelterbox will go to helping people affected by natural disasters in this changing climate.
Today is the #globalclimatestrike and at Ackworth School we’re taking action in school to tackle climate change. Pupils will learn about sustainability and how they can be part of the solution to this global crisis. #ackworthclimateaction
Our international students have been sampling many different sauces today in their British Culture lesson. Some proved to be more popular than others! #bramleyapplesauceforthewin
Well done to all students that did their qualifying expedition for the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award over the weekend! #dofe
We're pleased to be opening our doors to the Pontefract Civic Society on Sunday 15th, and Sunday 22nd September for the Heritage Open Days.
For more information, please view the guide below:
drive.google.com/file/d/1nAZ89QDSwLl2AyrOmuhLDRgZSnmtoy8n/view?usp=sharing
Our first visit this year to Manchester City! The sun is out for Vincent Kompany’s Testimonial. City Legends v Premier League Stars ⚽️
We’ve got a very busy Societies Fair this afternoon.
This is a key day for all of our pupils to pick their extra curricular activities for the year!
Some of the many choices available include: Swimming and Laser Run, Taekwondo, Natural History, Mindfulness and many more.
Some fabulous work #ackworthclimateaction
41st Year Art students exploring marking-making using natural materials in our beautiful school grounds
#art #autumnsunshine
Year 5 have been making Climate Day sculptures #ackworthclimateaction
3Year 6 are getting creative for Global Day - we are using recycled card and natural resources to portray climate issues
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