Armley Park Primary School vs Kirkstall Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 850 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armley Park Primary School
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Armley Park Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Kirkstall Valley Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #902 of 1,636 | #626 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9123 of 15,697 | #6671 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 224 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 58.5% | 43% |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.armley-pri.leeds.sch.uk/ | www.kirkstallvalley.leeds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kirkstall Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.1 vs 44.7).
- •Kirkstall Valley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 77%).
- •Kirkstall Valley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Armley Park Primary School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 221.
- •Armley Park Primary School is a academy school while Kirkstall Valley 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 Armley Park Primary School better than Kirkstall Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirkstall Valley Primary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 44.7 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 Armley Park Primary School and Kirkstall Valley Primary School?
About 850 m in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Armley Park Primary School: 224. Kirkstall Valley Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Armley Park Primary School and Kirkstall Valley Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Armley Park Primary School is 902nd of 1,636 and Kirkstall Valley Primary School is 626th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).