Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School vs Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
355 students
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
296 students
| Measure | Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #97 of 1,636 | #686 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1054 of 15,697 | #7236 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 355 | 296 |
| Pupils on roll | 355 | 296 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 112.7% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 5% |
| 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 | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.daneroyd.com | www.stjamesacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.9 vs 53.4).
- •Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (91% vs 64%).
- •Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 5%).
- •Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 296.
- •Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School is a local authority school while Crigglestone St James CofE Primary 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 Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School better than Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School ranks higher (87.9 vs 53.4 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 Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School and Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School: 355. Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy: 296. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School and Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School is 97th of 1,636 and Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy is 686th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).