CAPA College vs Kirkburton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CAPA College
Wakefield · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
502 students
Kirkburton Middle School
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 10–13
495 students
| Measure | CAPA College Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Kirkburton Middle School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #177 of 366 |
| National rank | – | #2074 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 10–13 |
| Students | 502 | 495 |
| Pupils on roll | 502 | 495 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | 43.6 | – |
| town | Wakefield | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.capa.college/ | www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •CAPA College is the larger school with 502 students compared with 495.
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 CAPA College better than Kirkburton Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are CAPA College and Kirkburton Middle School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
CAPA College: 502. Kirkburton Middle School: 495. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do CAPA College and Kirkburton Middle School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
CAPA College is unranked and Kirkburton Middle School is 177th of 366 among sixth form schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).