Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs vs Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
267 students
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
| Measure | Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #589 of 1,636 | #72 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6315 of 15,697 | #819 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 267 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 267 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 111.3% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 30% |
| 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 | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.alverthorpestpauls.co.uk/ | www.kirkhamgate.outwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 57.7).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 69%).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 8%).
- •Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs is the larger school with 267 students compared with 229.
- •Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs is a local authority school while Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is a academy 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 Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs better than Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate ranks higher (89.9 vs 57.7 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 Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs and Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs: 267. Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs and Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs is 589th of 1,636 and Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is 72nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).