Boston Spa Academy vs Primrose Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 703 m 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
Primrose Lane Primary School
Wetherby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
165 students
| Measure | Boston Spa Academy Wetherby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Primrose Lane Primary School Wetherby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #39 of 366 | #532 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #615 of 4,090 | #5800 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,498 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,498 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 124.8% | 63.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| 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.primroselane.leeds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Boston Spa Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 60.2).
- •Boston Spa Academy is the larger school with 1,498 students compared with 165.
- •Boston Spa Academy is a academy school while Primrose Lane 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 Primrose Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Boston Spa Academy ranks higher (80.0 vs 60.2 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 Primrose Lane Primary School?
About 703 m 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. Primrose Lane Primary School: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boston Spa Academy and Primrose Lane Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Boston Spa Academy is 39th of 366 and Primrose Lane Primary School is 532nd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).