Castleford Academy vs Elliott Hudson College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castleford Academy
Castleford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,480 students
Elliott Hudson College
Leeds · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
1,480 students
| Measure | Castleford Academy Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Elliott Hudson College Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #101 of 366 | – |
| National rank | #1399 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 1,480 | 1,480 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,480 | 1,480 |
| Free school meals | 28.7% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.08 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.4 |
| town | Castleford | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.castlefordacademy.com | www.elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk/ |
The verdict
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 Castleford Academy better than Elliott Hudson College?
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 Castleford Academy and Elliott Hudson College?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Castleford and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castleford Academy: 1,480. Elliott Hudson College: 1,480. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castleford Academy and Elliott Hudson College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Castleford Academy is 101st of 366 and Elliott Hudson College is unranked among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).