Bacon Garth Primary School vs Wold Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bacon Garth Primary School
Cottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Wold Academy
Hull · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
387 students
| Measure | Bacon Garth Primary School Cottingham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wold Academy Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #988 of 1,636 | #426 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9966 of 15,697 | #4596 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 235 | 387 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 387 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 61.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 11% |
| 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 | Cottingham | Hull |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bacongarth.co.uk | www.woldacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wold Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.4 vs 40.8).
- •Wold Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 62%).
- •Wold Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 4%).
- •Wold Academy is the larger school with 387 students compared with 235.
- •Bacon Garth Primary School is a local authority school while Wold Academy 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 Bacon Garth Primary School better than Wold Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wold Academy ranks higher (66.4 vs 40.8 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 Bacon Garth Primary School and Wold Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Cottingham and Hull in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bacon Garth Primary School: 235. Wold Academy: 387. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bacon Garth Primary School and Wold Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bacon Garth Primary School is 988th of 1,636 and Wold Academy is 426th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).