Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery vs South Kirkby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 44 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery
Bingley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
186 students
South Kirkby Academy
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
186 students
| Measure | Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery Bingley, Yorkshire and the Humber | South Kirkby Academy Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #581 of 1,636 | #1619 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6247 of 15,697 | #15526 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 186 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 50% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 72.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Bingley | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.beckfootpriestthorpe.org | southkirkbyacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.1 vs 6.5).
- •Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 32%).
- •Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
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 Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery better than South Kirkby Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (58.1 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 Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery and South Kirkby Academy?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Bingley and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery: 186. South Kirkby Academy: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery and South Kirkby Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery is 581st 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).