Darrington Church of England Primary School vs Simpson's Lane Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darrington Church of England Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
129 students
Simpson's Lane Academy
Knottingley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
387 students
| Measure | Darrington Church of England Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Simpson's Lane Academy Knottingley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #852 of 1,636 | #398 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8753 of 15,697 | #4273 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 129 | 387 |
| Pupils on roll | 129 | 387 |
| Free school meals | 7.2% | 54.2% |
| Capacity filled | 122.9% | 67.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Pontefract | Knottingley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.darringtonschool.co.uk | www.simpsonslane.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Simpson's Lane Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 46.6).
- •Simpson's Lane Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 64%).
- •Simpson's Lane Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Simpson's Lane Academy is the larger school with 387 students compared with 129.
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 Darrington Church of England Primary School better than Simpson's Lane Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Simpson's Lane Academy ranks higher (68.0 vs 46.6 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 Darrington Church of England Primary School and Simpson's Lane Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Knottingley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darrington Church of England Primary School: 129. Simpson's Lane Academy: 387. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darrington Church of England Primary School and Simpson's Lane Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Darrington Church of England Primary School is 852nd of 1,636 and Simpson's Lane Academy is 398th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).