CAPA College vs Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 602 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
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
437 students
| Measure | CAPA College Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wakefield Lawefield Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1214 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #12256 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Sixth form | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 502 | 437 |
| Pupils on roll | 502 | 437 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.capa.college/ | www.lawefield.wakefield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •CAPA College is the larger school with 502 students compared with 437.
- •CAPA College is a academy school while Wakefield Lawefield 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 CAPA College better than Wakefield Lawefield Primary 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 Wakefield Lawefield Primary School?
About 602 m in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
CAPA College: 502. Wakefield Lawefield Primary School: 437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do CAPA College and Wakefield Lawefield Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
CAPA College is unranked and Wakefield Lawefield Primary School is 1214th of 1,636 among sixth form schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).