East Ardsley Primary Academy vs Swanland Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 69 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Ardsley Primary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
417 students
Swanland Primary School
North Ferriby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | East Ardsley Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Swanland Primary School North Ferriby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1127 of 1,636 | #608 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11495 of 15,697 | #6462 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 417 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 5% |
| 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 | North Ferriby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.eastardsley.org.uk | www.swanlandschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Swanland Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.0 vs 33.7).
- •Swanland Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 54%).
- •Swanland Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Swanland Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 417.
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 East Ardsley Primary Academy better than Swanland Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Swanland Primary School ranks higher (57.0 vs 33.7 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 East Ardsley Primary Academy and Swanland Primary School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and North Ferriby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Ardsley Primary Academy: 417. Swanland Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Ardsley Primary Academy and Swanland Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
East Ardsley Primary Academy is 1127th of 1,636 and Swanland Primary School is 608th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).