English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy vs Trinity Academy Cathedral
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
Trinity Academy Cathedral
Wakefield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,028 students
| Measure | English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Trinity Academy Cathedral Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #726 of 1,636 | #142 of 366 |
| National rank | #7596 of 15,697 | #1733 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 223 | 1,028 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 1,028 |
| Free school meals | 32.2% | 42.2% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ems.bkcat.co.uk/ | cathedral.trinitymat.org |
The verdict
- •Trinity Academy Cathedral scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.7 vs 51.8).
- •Trinity Academy Cathedral is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 223.
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 English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy better than Trinity Academy Cathedral?
On the Success Index (England), Trinity Academy Cathedral ranks higher (54.7 vs 51.8 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 English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and Trinity Academy Cathedral?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 223. Trinity Academy Cathedral: 1,028. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and Trinity Academy Cathedral rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 726th of 1,636 and Trinity Academy Cathedral is 142nd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).