Garforth Academy vs Ninelands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 918 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garforth Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,897 students
Ninelands Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
| Measure | Garforth Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ninelands Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 366 | #777 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #571 of 4,090 | #8015 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,897 | 444 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,897 | 444 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.11 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.7 | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.garforthacademy.org.uk | www.ninelands-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Garforth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 49.9).
- •Garforth Academy is the larger school with 1,897 students compared with 444.
- •Garforth Academy is a academy school while Ninelands 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 Garforth Academy better than Ninelands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Garforth Academy ranks higher (81.1 vs 49.9 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 Garforth Academy and Ninelands Primary School?
About 918 m in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garforth Academy: 1,897. Ninelands Primary School: 444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garforth Academy and Ninelands Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Garforth Academy is 35th of 366 and Ninelands Primary School is 777th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).