Ackworth Senior School & Sixth Form
Independent Education Open Morning
Inspire their future with independent education
Welcome to Ackworth School, a future-facing private secondary, sixth form and boarding school, known for its welcoming culture and exceptional academic results.
Located in the heart of Yorkshire, within easy reach of major UK cities and travel routes, Ackworth School provides outstanding all-through private education for children aged two to nineteen years old. From class-leading facilities to superb teaching and pastoral support, here you’ll find a nurturing environment where every pupil receives every opportunity to thrive and succeed.
Start their journey at our next open morning, Tuesday 1st March
Why Choose Ackworth Secondary School?
Ackworth is a private secondary school that achieves consistent excellence. Our success is tied to high academic and pastoral standards, fostering enthusiasm and initiative among pupils to nurture their unique talents, passions and personalities.
Regardless of age or ability, our teachers introduce pupils to new ideas with an infectious enthusiasm that inspires a genuine interest in subjects and provides the best foundation for learning.
As an independent secondary school, Ackworth pupils not only benefit from smaller class sizes and personalised development, but are also continually supported in their emotional wellbeing and mental health. Whether boarding or day pupils, we understand that everyone has different needs and our priority is to provide a nurturing and safe environment, where all young people can develop the confidence to thrive and succeed.
Preparing for success
Founded as a Quaker boarding school in 1779, Ackworth’s purpose has always been to provide exceptional teaching and learning, preparing pupils for lifelong success and wellbeing.
From senior school to sixth form, Ackworth provides the perfect foundation via a wide range of opportunities and resources, including:
- An extensive co-curricular and super-curricular programme
- An Apple iPad and Apple Pencil for every secondary school pupil in support of study
- One-to-one pastoral guidance
- Support in applications to chosen universities
- Oxbridge application mentoring
- Careers advice
- Late-night and weekend library access (borders only)
Supporting what matters
Sports and physical and mental wellbeing are very important at Ackworth. That’s why all boarding and day pupils have access to a newly built fitness suite, indoor swimming pool, athletics field and cross-country course, tennis and squash courts, and cricket pitch, as well as multiple extra-curricular sports and wellbeing clubs.
Likewise, our academic spaces provide exceptional resources, including:
- Well-equipped science laboratories
- Outstanding creative areas for the arts
- Specialist ICT, design and technology suites
- Lessons taught with the latest software and technology
- Apple technological facilities, both for classroom and individual learning
- Excellent remote working resources
Experience the excitement of Ackworth at our next open morning
We know that choosing a place to study through senior school and sixth form can be a big decision, so our open events give parents and pupils the chance to experience all the excitement and opportunities that await at Ackworth.
So don’t just take our word for it, come along and get to know the school for yourself. You’ll also have the opportunity to:
- Take a tour around the picturesque grounds
- Speak with current pupils
- Meet the head of the school, Anton Maree
- Understand the admissions process
- See our latest technology and equipment
- Learn about opportunities beyond the school
- Enjoy refreshments
- …and much more!
Start their journey at our next open morning, Tuesday 23rd November.
