CAPA College vs Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 751 m 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
Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield
Wakefield · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
668 students
| Measure | CAPA College Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #206 of 366 |
| National rank | – | #2379 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Sixth form | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 502 | 668 |
| Pupils on roll | 502 | 668 |
| Free school meals | 0% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 44.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.66 |
| A level points per entry | 43.6 | 42.9 |
| town | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.capa.college/ | queen-elizabeths.school |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield is the larger school with 668 students compared with 502.
- •CAPA College is a academy school while Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield is a independent 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 CAPA College better than Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield?
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 Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield?
About 751 m in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
CAPA College: 502. Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield: 668. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do CAPA College and Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
CAPA College is unranked and Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield is 206th of 366 among sixth form schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).