Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy vs Hendal Primary School
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.
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
296 students
Hendal Primary School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
410 students
| Measure | Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Hendal Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #686 of 1,636 | #1163 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7236 of 15,697 | #11815 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 296 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 296 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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.stjamesacademy.co.uk | www.hendalprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.4 vs 32.1).
- •Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 51%).
- •Hendal Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Hendal Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 296.
- •Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy is a academy school while Hendal 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 Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy better than Hendal Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (53.4 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 St James CofE Primary Academy and Hendal Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy: 296. Hendal Primary School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy and Hendal Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy is 686th 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).