Castleford Academy vs Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 963 m 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
Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy
Castleford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
473 students
| Measure | Castleford Academy Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #101 of 366 | #1187 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1399 of 4,090 | #12003 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,480 | 473 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,480 | 473 |
| Free school meals | 28.7% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 89.2% |
| 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 | – | – |
| town | Castleford | Castleford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.castlefordacademy.com | www.smawthorneprimary.wakefield.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Castleford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.5 vs 31.2).
- •Castleford Academy is the larger school with 1,480 students compared with 473.
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 Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Castleford Academy ranks higher (61.5 vs 31.2 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 Castleford Academy and Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Castleford and Castleford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castleford Academy: 1,480. Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy: 473. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castleford Academy and Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Castleford Academy is 101st of 366 and Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy is 1187th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).