Blackgates Primary Academy vs Hill Top Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.8 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
Hill Top Primary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Blackgates Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Hill Top Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1324 of 1,636 | #86 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13251 of 15,697 | #912 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 233 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 46% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 52.4% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 20% |
| 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.hilltopprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hill Top Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.1 vs 24.6).
- •Hill Top Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 50%).
- •Hill Top Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 6%).
- •Blackgates Primary Academy is the larger school with 233 students compared with 223.
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 Hill Top Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hill Top Primary Academy ranks higher (89.1 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 Hill Top Primary Academy?
About 1.8 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. Hill Top Primary Academy: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackgates Primary Academy and Hill Top Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Blackgates Primary Academy is 1324th of 1,636 and Hill Top Primary Academy is 86th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).