Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School vs Hendal Primary School
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
Hendal Primary School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
410 students
| Measure | Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Hendal Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #97 of 1,636 | #1163 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1054 of 15,697 | #11815 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 355 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 355 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 112.7% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 8% |
| 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.hendalprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.9 vs 32.1).
- •Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (91% vs 51%).
- •Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 8%).
- •Hendal Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 355.
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 Hendal Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School ranks higher (87.9 vs 32.1 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 Hendal Primary School?
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. Hendal Primary School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School and Hendal Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School is 97th of 1,636 and Hendal Primary School is 1163rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).