English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy vs Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
437 students
| Measure | English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wakefield Lawefield Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #726 of 1,636 | #1214 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7596 of 15,697 | #12256 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 223 | 437 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 437 |
| Free school meals | 32.2% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ems.bkcat.co.uk/ | www.lawefield.wakefield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 29.8).
- •English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 53%).
- •English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Wakefield Lawefield Primary School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 223.
- •English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Wakefield Lawefield Primary 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 English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy better than Wakefield Lawefield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (51.8 vs 29.8 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 Wakefield Lawefield Primary School?
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. Wakefield Lawefield Primary School: 437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and Wakefield Lawefield Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 726th of 1,636 and Wakefield Lawefield Primary School is 1214th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).