Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy vs Horbury Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.2 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
Horbury Primary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
435 students
| Measure | Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Horbury Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #686 of 1,636 | #298 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7236 of 15,697 | #3273 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 296 | 435 |
| Pupils on roll | 296 | 435 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 10% |
| 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.horburyprimary.accordmat.org |
The verdict
- •Horbury Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.4 vs 53.4).
- •Horbury Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 64%).
- •Horbury Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Horbury Primary Academy is the larger school with 435 students compared with 296.
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 Horbury Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Horbury Primary Academy ranks higher (73.4 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 St James CofE Primary Academy and Horbury Primary Academy?
About 2.2 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. Horbury Primary Academy: 435. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy and Horbury Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy is 686th of 1,636 and Horbury Primary Academy is 298th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).