Ackton Pastures Primary Academy vs Methley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
Castleford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
356 students
Methley Primary School
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
| Measure | Ackton Pastures Primary Academy Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Methley Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #856 of 1,636 | #763 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8787 of 15,697 | #7893 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 356 | 459 |
| Pupils on roll | 356 | 459 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Castleford | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | acktonpastures.inspirepartnership.org.uk/ | www.methleyprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Methley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.4 vs 46.4).
- •Ackton Pastures Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 56%).
- •Methley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
- •Methley Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 356.
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 Ackton Pastures Primary Academy better than Methley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Methley Primary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 46.4 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 Ackton Pastures Primary Academy and Methley Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Castleford and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy: 356. Methley Primary School: 459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ackton Pastures Primary Academy and Methley Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is 856th of 1,636 and Methley Primary School is 763rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).