Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy vs Kettlethorpe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 St James CofE Primary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
296 students
Kettlethorpe High School
Wakefield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,616 students
| Measure | Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Kettlethorpe High School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #686 of 1,636 | #119 of 366 |
| National rank | #7236 of 15,697 | #1524 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 296 | 1,616 |
| Pupils on roll | 296 | 1,616 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.stjamesacademy.co.uk | www.kettlethorpehigh.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kettlethorpe High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.4 vs 53.4).
- •Kettlethorpe High School is the larger school with 1,616 students compared with 296.
- •Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy is a academy school while Kettlethorpe High 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 Kettlethorpe High School?
On the Success Index (England), Kettlethorpe High School ranks higher (59.4 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 Kettlethorpe High 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 St James CofE Primary Academy: 296. Kettlethorpe High School: 1,616. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy and Kettlethorpe High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy is 686th of 1,636 and Kettlethorpe High School is 119th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).