Ark Northfield Primary School vs South Kirkby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Northfield Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
348 students
South Kirkby Academy
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
186 students
| Measure | Ark Northfield Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | South Kirkby Academy Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #135 of 1,636 | #1619 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1652 of 15,697 | #15526 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 348 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 348 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 50% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 72.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 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 | Pontefract | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | arknorthfield.org.uk/ | southkirkbyacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Ark Northfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.3 vs 6.5).
- •Ark Northfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 32%).
- •Ark Northfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 0%).
- •Ark Northfield Primary School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 186.
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 Ark Northfield Primary School better than South Kirkby Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Northfield Primary School ranks higher (83.3 vs 6.5 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 Ark Northfield Primary School and South Kirkby Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Northfield Primary School: 348. South Kirkby Academy: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Northfield Primary School and South Kirkby Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ark Northfield Primary School is 135th of 1,636 and South Kirkby Academy is 1619th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).