Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery vs Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Castleford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
169 students
Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy
Castleford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
473 students
| Measure | Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #567 of 1,636 | #1187 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6130 of 15,697 | #12003 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 169 | 473 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 473 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 125.2% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Castleford | Castleford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.wheldoninfants.co.uk/ | www.smawthorneprimary.wakefield.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.6 vs 31.2).
- •Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy is the larger school with 473 students compared with 169.
- •Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery is a local authority school while Smawthorne Henry Moore 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 Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery better than Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (58.6 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 Wheldon Infant School and Nursery and Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Castleford and Castleford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery: 169. Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy: 473. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery and Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery is 567th of 1,636 and Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy is 1187th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).