Altofts Junior Academy vs Newlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altofts Junior Academy
Normanton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
Newlands Primary School
Normanton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
270 students
| Measure | Altofts Junior Academy Normanton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Newlands Primary School Normanton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1607 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #15423 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | – | 270 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 270 |
| Free school meals | – | 49% |
| Capacity filled | – | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Normanton | Normanton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.altoftsjuniorschool.co.uk | www.newlands.wakefield.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Altofts Junior Academy is a academy school while Newlands Primary School is a local authority 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 Altofts Junior Academy better than Newlands Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Altofts Junior Academy and Newlands Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Normanton and Normanton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How do Altofts Junior Academy and Newlands Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Altofts Junior Academy is unranked and Newlands Primary School is 1607th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).