Ark Orchard Head Primary School vs Willow Green Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Orchard Head Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
335 students
Willow Green Academy
Knottingley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Ark Orchard Head Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Willow Green Academy Knottingley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #116 of 1,636 | #1044 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1343 of 15,697 | #10600 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 335 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 335 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 30.2% |
| Capacity filled | 106.3% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | 3% |
| 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 | Knottingley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | arkorchardhead.org.uk/ | www.willowgreen.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ark Orchard Head Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.6 vs 38.0).
- •Ark Orchard Head Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 63%).
- •Ark Orchard Head Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 3%).
- •Ark Orchard Head Primary School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 228.
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 Orchard Head Primary School better than Willow Green Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Orchard Head Primary School ranks higher (85.6 vs 38.0 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 Ark Orchard Head Primary School and Willow Green Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Knottingley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Orchard Head Primary School: 335. Willow Green Academy: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Orchard Head Primary School and Willow Green Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ark Orchard Head Primary School is 116th of 1,636 and Willow Green Academy is 1044th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).