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Ackworth School Fees 2026/27: £21,817 a year · Day · Senior day (Years 7–13)
Pontefract, United Kingdom
2 years 6 months–19 years
GCSE, A Levels, BTEC
Boarding available
Fees checked 2026-10-16Fees 2026/2027
Ackworth School fees for 2026/27 are £13,920.46 for Reception, annual fee; £15,182.19 for Years 3–4, annual fee; £21,816.98 for Senior day (Years 7–13), annual fee a year. VAT is included. Senior full boarding, annual fee: £37,500 a year. These school-published fees include VAT; day fees include meals.
£13,920–21,817
Annual fee (day places)
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| Stage / provision | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Reception, annual fee | £13,920.46 |
| Years 1–2, annual fee | £14,767.18 |
| Years 3–4, annual fee | £15,182.19 |
| Years 5–6, annual fee | £15,753.87 |
| Senior day (Years 7–13), annual fee | £21,816.98 |
| Senior weekly boarding, annual fee | £32,016.97 |
| Senior full boarding, annual fee | £37,500 |
Fee history ⓘ
Previously displayed fees; periods and year groups may differ.
2026/2027 · Annual fee
Replaced: 2026-10-16 · Checked: 2026-09-25
| Reception, annual fee | £13,920.43 |
|---|---|
| Years 1–2, annual fee | £14,767.15 |
| Years 3–4, annual fee | £15,182.17 |
| Years 5–6, annual fee | £15,753.85 |
| Senior day (Years 7–13), annual fee | £21,816.97 |
| Senior weekly boarding, annual fee | £32,016.97 |
| Senior full boarding, annual fee | £37,500 |
For 2026/27, the published annual senior day fee is £21,816.97. Reception is £13,920.43, Years 1–2 £14,767.15, Years 3–4 £15,182.17, and Years 5–6 £15,753.85. Senior weekly boarding is £32,016.97 and full boarding £37,500 per year. These school-published fees include VAT; day fees include meals. Nursery is charged per session. Registration, acceptance, boarding deposits, EAL or learning support, examination, trips and other extras may add cost.
Source ↗For 2026/27, the published annual senior day fee is £21,816.98. Reception is £13,920.46, Years 1–2 £14,767.18, Years 3–4 £15,182.19, and Years 5–6 £15,753.87. Senior weekly boarding is £32,016.97 and full boarding £37,500 per year. These school-published fees include VAT; day fees include meals. Nursery is charged per session. Registration, acceptance, boarding deposits, EAL or learning support, examination, trips and other extras may add cost.
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The school has published £21,816.98 for New Year 12 UK ; no specialist academy or assessed EAL/learning-support programme in 2026/27. A first-year total is awaiting confirmation; see the fee sources and conditions.
First-year cost 2026/27
Known costs for a New Year 12 UK ; no specialist academy or assessed EAL/learning-support programme day pupil
- Tuition
- £21,816.98
- Day acceptance fee · one-off
- £500
- Registration fee · one-off
- £75
Not included: trips, exams, transport, entry fees (amounts or applicability not fully confirmed).
Fee sources, checked 5 Nov 2026
Key facts
Not yet confirmed: teaching language.
Admissions & entry points
Joining the schoolThe school usually admits new pupils to Years 7 and 9 and Lower Sixth, and considers other year groups.
Joining the school
The school usually admits new pupils to Years 7 and 9 and Lower Sixth, and considers other year groups. Applicants sit English and mathematics assessments; offers depend on places and a previous-school reference. International applicants also provide a current school report and have an interview.
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English levels for international applicants
The EAL policy linked by the school recommends CEFR B1 as a minimum for Years 7–9 and B2 for Year 10 and above. These are recommended levels in its November 2025 policy, rather than a guarantee of admission. The school assesses reading, listening and use of English before admission, then reassesses pupils when lessons start to plan support. Confirm the requirements for the intended year group with admissions.
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Learning & qualifications
About Ackworth SchoolAckworth School offers an all-through education from age two and a half to nineteen, guided by Quaker values.Sources reviewed 14 September …
About Ackworth School
Ackworth School offers an all-through education from age two and a half to nineteen, guided by Quaker values.
Sources reviewed 14 September 2026
Learning and qualifications
Ackworth School offers an all-through education from age two and a half to nineteen, guided by Quaker values. The Yorkshire school provides boarding and a virtual campus tour.
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Support, school day & campus
Support and school lifeAckworth provides English as an Additional Language support for overseas pupils and offers specialist Learning Development Centre session…
Support and school life
Ackworth provides English as an Additional Language support for overseas pupils and offers specialist Learning Development Centre sessions. In 2026/27, additional EAL is listed at £500 per term and LDC sessions at £330–990 per term, depending on weekly frequency. Discuss individual needs and charges with the school before applying.
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Campus and daily arrangements
Ackworth serves children aged 2.5–19. Boarding starts at 11, in Year 7, with full and weekly arrangements. Occasional stays need prior agreement. Its Quaker values include peace, equality and care for the environment; pupils and staff do not have to be Quakers.
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School address
The school publishes this contact address: Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT.
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Details for your school search
The school publishes 2026 GCSE, A-level and BTEC results. These confirm the qualification routes; ask for the current subject list and entry requirements.
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Location
Ackworth School
Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT, Pontefract, United Kingdom
Parents also ask
How much are Ackworth School fees?
Ackworth School fees for 2026/27 are £13,920.46 for Reception, annual fee; £15,182.19 for Years 3–4, annual fee; £21,816.98 for Senior day (Years 7–13), annual fee a year. VAT is included. Senior full boarding, annual fee: £37,500 a year. These school-published fees include VAT; day fees include meals.
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Are lunches included in the fees?
These school-published fees include VAT; day fees include meals.
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How much does the first year at Ackworth School cost?
The school has published £21,816.98 for New Year 12 UK ; no specialist academy or assessed EAL/learning-support programme in 2026/27. A first-year total is awaiting confirmation; see the fee sources and conditions. Trips, exams, transport and entry fees are not included.
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Sources & field verification dates
Sources and dates appear beside each detail above. School-reported information may change; confirm the offer for your child.
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