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title: "Ackworth School — check charity number 529280 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Ackworth School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 529280. Education/training charity based in Pontefract Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ackworth-school
retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:16:23.658Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Ackworth School is a registered charity (number 529280) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Ackworth School?

Registered charity number

529280

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Pontefract Road

Website

[www.ackworthschool.com](http://www.ackworthschool.com/)

## What does Ackworth School do?

Provision of education for boys and girls aged two and a half to eighteen years of age.

## What causes is Ackworth School registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ackworth School yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ackworth School is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Ackworth School a legitimate charity?

Yes. Ackworth School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 529280) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Ackworth School's charity number?

Ackworth School's charity number is 529280. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 529280?

Search 529280 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Ackworth School do?

Provision of education for boys and girls aged two and a half to eighteen years of age.

Does Ackworth School have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ackworth School. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Ackworth School?

Ackworth School's website is http://www.ackworthschool.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/529280).