Buckingham Primary Academy vs Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 82 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckingham Primary Academy
Hull · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
229 students
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
| Measure | Buckingham Primary Academy Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #690 of 1,636 | #72 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7261 of 15,697 | #819 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 229 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 48.1% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 65.4% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 30% |
| 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 | Hull | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.buckinghamprimaryacademy.net | www.kirkhamgate.outwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 53.3).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 64%).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 21%).
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 Buckingham Primary Academy better than Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate ranks higher (89.9 vs 53.3 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 Buckingham Primary Academy and Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Hull and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckingham Primary Academy: 229. Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckingham Primary Academy and Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Buckingham Primary Academy is 690th of 1,636 and Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is 72nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).