Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy vs Willow Green Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy
Knottingley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
185 students
Willow Green Academy
Knottingley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy Knottingley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Willow Green Academy Knottingley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1481 of 1,636 | #1044 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14483 of 15,697 | #10600 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 185 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 33.1% | 30.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Knottingley | Knottingley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | brothertonandbyram.ebor.academy/ | www.willowgreen.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Willow Green Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.0 vs 16.6).
- •Willow Green Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 48%).
- •Willow Green Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Willow Green Academy is the larger school with 228 students compared with 185.
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 Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy better than Willow Green Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Willow Green Academy ranks higher (38.0 vs 16.6 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 Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy and Willow Green Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Knottingley and Knottingley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy: 185. Willow Green Academy: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy and Willow Green Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy is 1481st of 1,636 and Willow Green Academy is 1044th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).