Co-op Academy Smithies Moor vs Gomersal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Heckmondwike · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
148 students
Gomersal Primary School
Cleckheaton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
396 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Smithies Moor Heckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber | Gomersal Primary School Cleckheaton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1189 of 1,636 | #733 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12027 of 15,697 | #7638 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 148 | 396 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 396 |
| Free school meals | 54.4% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 54.8% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Heckmondwike | Cleckheaton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | smithiesmoor.coopacademies.co.uk/ | www.gomersalprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gomersal Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.6 vs 31.0).
- •Co-op Academy Smithies Moor does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 64%).
- •Gomersal Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Gomersal Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 148.
- •Co-op Academy Smithies Moor is a academy school while Gomersal Primary School is a local authority 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 Co-op Academy Smithies Moor better than Gomersal Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gomersal Primary School ranks higher (51.6 vs 31.0 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 Co-op Academy Smithies Moor and Gomersal Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Heckmondwike and Cleckheaton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor: 148. Gomersal Primary School: 396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Smithies Moor and Gomersal Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor is 1189th of 1,636 and Gomersal Primary School is 733rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).