Carlton Primary School vs Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Primary School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
323 students
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
63 students
| Measure | Carlton Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Cockburn Haigh Road Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #318 of 1,636 | #1388 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3441 of 15,697 | #13819 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 323 | 63 |
| Pupils on roll | 323 | 63 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 37.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88% | 46.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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 | Wakefield | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.carltonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.cockburnhaighroad.org/ |
The verdict
- •Carlton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 21.0).
- •Carlton Primary School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 63.
- •Carlton Primary School is a local authority school while Cockburn Haigh Road Academy is a academy 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 Carlton Primary School better than Cockburn Haigh Road Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Carlton Primary School ranks higher (72.4 vs 21.0 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 Carlton Primary School and Cockburn Haigh Road Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton Primary School: 323. Cockburn Haigh Road Academy: 63. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Primary School and Cockburn Haigh Road Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carlton Primary School is 318th of 1,636 and Cockburn Haigh Road Academy is 1388th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).