Ackworth School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2026

Introduction

 

Ackworth School is an independent co-educational school located in the village of High Ackworth, near Pontefract, West Yorkshire. It is one of seven Quaker Schools in England with membership in the Headmasters’ & Headmistresses’ Conference and SHMIS. 

 

By enabling pupils’ progress at a pace appropriate to their age, aptitude, interests and ability, the school fosters a well-integrated and self-disciplined community with an international dimension. Around 50% of the boarding pupils are from overseas, predominantly Asia, with increasing numbers of boarders from Eastern Europe.

 

Providing service to others within and outside the school as well as having an understanding of wider environmental issues is instilled among students, whilst their academic growth is secured by a broad curriculum which includes art, biology, chemistry, design technology, drama and music, English, food and nutrition, French, geography, German, history, ICT, mathematics, PE and sport, physics, religious studies and Spanish.

 

Familiarising students with different cultures is encouraged both on campus and beyond. School trips are organised regularly and include visits to France, Sicily, etc.

 

Ackworth prides itself on the wide range of sports available to students, fostering their overall physical and mental well-being as a positive foundation for their academic work. Through such activities, they are taught the meaning of self-discipline, practice and preparation, teamwork, goal setting, success and failure and resilience. 

 

The state-of-the-art sporting facilities include five football pitches, a cricket pitch, an athletics field, an indoor heated swimming pool, a multi-sports hall, a gymnasium, a fitness suite, four all-weather tennis courts, a multi-sport astro-turf pitch, two Squash courts and numerous table tennis tables.

 

Ackworth’s thriving multi-cultural community is governed by the notion that differences are to be treasured instead of condemned. This is reflected in the school’s motto as well. Non sibi sed omnibus (Not for oneself but for all) is embodied by all students who tend to benefit greatly from such an approach in the ever-changing world beyond school.

 

Ackworth School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2026

 

Address: Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7LT

County: West Yorkshire

Admissions info: admissions@ackworthschool.com or +44 (0)1977 233600

School type: Independent co-ed day and boarding school

Number of students: 500 (approx.)

11+ Open days: September, November

11+ Exam type / Board: School’s own

 

Open Events for Ackworth School 11 Plus (11+) Entry

 

Throughout the year, the school hosts two Open Mornings, offering a great opportunity for families to explore life at Ackworth’s campus. They include an extensive tour of facilities and meetings with the Head and teaching staff. 

 

An individual visit can also be arranged. To schedule it, please reach out to the Admissions Office. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below: 

 

 

Ackworth School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

Entry at 11+ is based on a current-school reference, interview and entrance examinations. The assessments involve a paper-based exam, usually taking place in January, although individual tests can be scheduled throughout the year.

 

The registration fee is £75, while the acceptance fee is £400 (with an additional £600 deposit for boarding pupils).

 

Ackworth School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

The 11+ exam at Ackworth School consists of the following papers:

 

• English
• Mathematics

 

The English paper focuses on both writing and comprehension skills, including spelling, grammar and inference.

 

The maths exam tests pupils’ problem-solving and arithmetic skills. The paper will include questions on number, measurement, geometry, algebra and statistics.

 

Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Ackworth School 11+ entrance examinations.

 

How to Prepare for the Ackworth School 11 Plus (11+) Exam

 

Consisting of thoroughly researched and up to date questions, our practice tests successfully reflect the actual 11+ exam. They offer a methodical approach towards 11+ exam preparation which can help you identify the strong and weak areas in your child’s knowledge base. 

 

Aside from identifying potential weaknesses, our practice papers will help you recognise your child’s strengths, and thus you will be able to adjust their study schedule accordingly. 

 

The preparation process should become a little less demanding with a carefully thought-out revision plan that focuses on studying ‘little and often’.

 

Despite being age-appropriate, our practice tests are challenging, and are successfully used by thousands of students every year. Practical and convenient, they are available for immediate download, print and use after purchase.

 

Please see below our recommended packs to help you prepare your child for the Ackworth School 11 plus entrance examinations.

 

Ackworth School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers

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NOTE: The following English and Mathematics practice tests are in standard format, which means that students need to write in their own answers rather than choose from a list of multiple-choice options. This matches the 11+ Exam format used by the school.

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English

 

The following practice papers are highly recommended for successful preparation for the Ackworth School 11+ English paper. They will help improve your child’s comprehension and writing skills, including spelling, vocabulary and inference:

 

Comprehension

 

11+ English Pack 1

 

11+ English Pack 2

 

11+ English Pack 3

 

11+ English Pack 4

 

11+ English Pack 5

 

11+ Inference Skills Pack 1

 

11+ Inference Skills Pack 2

 

11+ Poetry Comprehension

 

11+ Complete Comprehension Guide

 

11+ Reading Workbook

 

Writing

 

11+ Complete Writing Guide

 

11+ Writing Prompts

 

11+ Rewrite & Improve

 

11+ Spelling Pack 1

 

11+ Spelling Pack 2

 

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Mathematics

 

We highly recommend the use of the following packs to help develop your child’s skills within the examination context of the Ackworth School 11+ maths test:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

11+ Mathematics Pack 1

 

11+ Mathematics Pack 2

 

11+ Mathematics Pack 3

 

11+ Mathematics Pack 4

 

Skill Specific Practice

 

11+ Problem Solving Pack 1

 

11+ Problem Solving Pack 2

 

11+ Mental Arithmetic 

 

11+ Algebra

 

11+ Angles & Degrees

 

11+ BODMAS

 

11+ Estimation & Place Value

 

11+ Factors & Multiples

 

11+ Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

 

11+ Measurements

 

11+ Money

 

11+ Operations

 

11+ Perimeter, Area & Volume

 

11+ Position & Direction

 

11+ Probability

 

11+ Properties of Shapes

 

11+ Ratio & Proportion

 

11+ Reflection, Rotation & Symmetry

 

11+ Sequences

 

11+ Special Numbers

 

11+ Speed, Distance & Time

 

11+ Statistics

 

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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Ackworth School 11+ exam past papers. Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in the Ackworth School 11+ exam past papers. The information provided about Ackworth School was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the post.

 

Other entry points for Ackworth School:

 

Click here to learn about Year 3 entry via the 7 Plus (7+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 4 entry via the 8 Plus (8+) Exam