Boston Spa Academy vs Crossley Street Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boston Spa Academy
Wetherby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,498 students
Crossley Street Primary School
Wetherby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
242 students
| Measure | Boston Spa Academy Wetherby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Crossley Street Primary School Wetherby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #39 of 366 | #41 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #615 of 4,090 | #491 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,498 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,498 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 124.8% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 70.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.28 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.0 | – |
| town | Wetherby | Wetherby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk/ | www.crossleystreet.leeds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Crossley Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.0 vs 80.0).
- •Boston Spa Academy is the larger school with 1,498 students compared with 242.
- •Boston Spa Academy is a academy school while Crossley Street 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 Boston Spa Academy better than Crossley Street Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crossley Street Primary School ranks higher (93.0 vs 80.0 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 Boston Spa Academy and Crossley Street Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Wetherby and Wetherby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boston Spa Academy: 1,498. Crossley Street Primary School: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boston Spa Academy and Crossley Street Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Boston Spa Academy is 39th of 366 and Crossley Street Primary School is 41st of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).