Carlton Primary School vs Rodillian Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 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
Rodillian Academy
Wakefield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,615 students
| Measure | Carlton Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rodillian Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #318 of 1,636 | #99 of 366 |
| National rank | #3441 of 15,697 | #1383 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 323 | 1,615 |
| Pupils on roll | 323 | 1,615 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.4 |
| town | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.carltonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.rodillianacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Carlton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 62.0).
- •Rodillian Academy is the larger school with 1,615 students compared with 323.
- •Carlton Primary School is a local authority school while Rodillian 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 Rodillian Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Carlton Primary School ranks higher (72.4 vs 62.0 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 Rodillian Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton Primary School: 323. Rodillian Academy: 1,615. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Primary School and Rodillian Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carlton Primary School is 318th of 1,636 and Rodillian Academy is 99th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).