Blackgates Primary Academy vs East Ardsley Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackgates Primary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
233 students
East Ardsley Primary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
417 students
| Measure | Blackgates Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | East Ardsley Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1324 of 1,636 | #1127 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13251 of 15,697 | #11495 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 233 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 46% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 52.4% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 2% |
| 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 | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.blackgates.org.uk | www.eastardsley.org.uk |
The verdict
- •East Ardsley Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.7 vs 24.6).
- •East Ardsley Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 50%).
- •Blackgates Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
- •East Ardsley Primary Academy is the larger school with 417 students compared with 233.
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 Blackgates Primary Academy better than East Ardsley Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), East Ardsley Primary Academy ranks higher (33.7 vs 24.6 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 Blackgates Primary Academy and East Ardsley Primary Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackgates Primary Academy: 233. East Ardsley Primary Academy: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackgates Primary Academy and East Ardsley Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Blackgates Primary Academy is 1324th of 1,636 and East Ardsley Primary Academy is 1127th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).