Carlton Primary School vs Oulton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.1 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
Oulton Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,132 students
| Measure | Carlton Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Oulton Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #318 of 1,636 | #152 of 366 |
| National rank | #3441 of 15,697 | #1844 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 323 | 1,132 |
| Pupils on roll | 323 | 1,132 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wakefield | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.carltonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.oultonacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Carlton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 52.6).
- •Oulton Academy is the larger school with 1,132 students compared with 323.
- •Carlton Primary School is a local authority school while Oulton 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 Oulton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Carlton Primary School ranks higher (72.4 vs 52.6 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 Oulton Academy?
About 2.1 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. Oulton Academy: 1,132. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Primary School and Oulton Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carlton Primary School is 318th of 1,636 and Oulton Academy is 152nd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).