Layfield Primary School vs Yarm School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Layfield Primary School
Yarm · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
Yarm School
Yarm · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
771 students
| Measure | Layfield Primary School Yarm, North East | Yarm School Yarm, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #245 of 811 | #151 of 185 |
| National rank | #4844 of 15,697 | #3256 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 217 | 771 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 771 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 129.2% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.8 |
| town | Yarm | Yarm |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.layfieldprimary.org.uk | www.yarmschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Layfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 24.0).
- •Yarm School is the larger school with 771 students compared with 217.
- •Layfield Primary School is a academy school while Yarm School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Layfield Primary School better than Yarm School?
On the Success Index (England), Layfield Primary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 24.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Layfield Primary School and Yarm School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Yarm and Yarm in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Layfield Primary School: 217. Yarm School: 771. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Layfield Primary School and Yarm School rank in North East?
Layfield Primary School is 245th of 811 and Yarm School is 151st of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).