Farsley Springbank Primary School vs Leeds West Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 967 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farsley Springbank Primary School
Pudsey · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
Leeds West Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,432 students
| Measure | Farsley Springbank Primary School Pudsey, Yorkshire and the Humber | Leeds West Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #121 of 1,636 | #251 of 366 |
| National rank | #1418 of 15,697 | #2805 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 417 | 1,432 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 1,432 |
| Free school meals | 3.6% | 42.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.48 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Pudsey | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.farsleyspringbank.co.uk | www.leedswestacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Farsley Springbank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.1 vs 32.9).
- •Leeds West Academy is the larger school with 1,432 students compared with 417.
- •Farsley Springbank Primary School is a local authority school while Leeds West Academy 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 Springbank Primary School better than Leeds West Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Farsley Springbank Primary School ranks higher (85.1 vs 32.9 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 Springbank Primary School and Leeds West Academy?
About 967 m in a straight line, between Pudsey and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farsley Springbank Primary School: 417. Leeds West Academy: 1,432. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farsley Springbank Primary School and Leeds West Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Farsley Springbank Primary School is 121st of 1,636 and Leeds West Academy is 251st of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).