Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School vs Old Bank Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 543 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School
Mirfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
482 students
Old Bank Academy
Mirfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
114 students
| Measure | Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School Mirfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Old Bank Academy Mirfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1284 of 1,636 | #1403 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12881 of 15,697 | #13906 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 482 | 114 |
| Pupils on roll | 482 | 114 |
| Free school meals | 27.2% | 62.1% |
| Capacity filled | 78% | 52.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Mirfield | Mirfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.crossleyfields.com | www.oldbankacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.6 vs 20.5).
- •Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 47%).
- •Old Bank Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 114.
- •Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School is a local authority school while Old Bank 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 Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School better than Old Bank Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School ranks higher (26.6 vs 20.5 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 Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School and Old Bank Academy?
About 543 m in a straight line, between Mirfield and Mirfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School: 482. Old Bank Academy: 114. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School and Old Bank Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School is 1284th of 1,636 and Old Bank Academy is 1403rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).