Fitzwilliam Primary School vs Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fitzwilliam Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
224 students
Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Fitzwilliam Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1413 of 1,636 | #667 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13961 of 15,697 | #7135 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 224 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 27.1% | 41.6% |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Pontefract | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.fitzwilliamprimary.co.uk/ | www.newstead.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 20.1).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 50%).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Fitzwilliam Primary School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 221.
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 Fitzwilliam Primary School better than Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green ranks higher (53.8 vs 20.1 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 Fitzwilliam Primary School and Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fitzwilliam Primary School: 224. Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fitzwilliam Primary School and Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Fitzwilliam Primary School is 1413th of 1,636 and Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green is 667th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).