Farsley Farfield Primary School vs Pudsey Waterloo Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farsley Farfield Primary School
Pudsey · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
Pudsey Waterloo Primary
Pudsey · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
416 students
| Measure | Farsley Farfield Primary School Pudsey, Yorkshire and the Humber | Pudsey Waterloo Primary Pudsey, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #397 of 1,636 | #867 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4262 of 15,697 | #8843 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 444 | 416 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 416 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 83.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 8% |
| 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 | Pudsey | Pudsey |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.farsleyfarfield.org.uk | www.pudseywaterloo.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Farsley Farfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 46.2).
- •Farsley Farfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 60%).
- •Farsley Farfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 8%).
- •Farsley Farfield Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 416.
- •Farsley Farfield Primary School is a local authority school while Pudsey Waterloo Primary 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 Farsley Farfield Primary School better than Pudsey Waterloo Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Farsley Farfield Primary School ranks higher (68.0 vs 46.2 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 Farsley Farfield Primary School and Pudsey Waterloo Primary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pudsey and Pudsey in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farsley Farfield Primary School: 444. Pudsey Waterloo Primary: 416. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farsley Farfield Primary School and Pudsey Waterloo Primary rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Farsley Farfield Primary School is 397th of 1,636 and Pudsey Waterloo Primary is 867th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).