Grimes Dyke Primary School vs John Smeaton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grimes Dyke Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
John Smeaton Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
677 students
| Measure | Grimes Dyke Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | John Smeaton Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1582 of 1,636 | #345 of 366 |
| National rank | #15298 of 15,697 | #3871 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 227 | 677 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 677 |
| Free school meals | 52.5% | 40.8% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 29.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 14.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 34.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.grimesdyke.leeds.sch.uk | www.johnsmeatonacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Smeaton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.2 vs 9.5).
- •John Smeaton Academy is the larger school with 677 students compared with 227.
- •Grimes Dyke Primary School is a local authority school while John Smeaton 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 Grimes Dyke Primary School better than John Smeaton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), John Smeaton Academy ranks higher (13.2 vs 9.5 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 Grimes Dyke Primary School and John Smeaton Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grimes Dyke Primary School: 227. John Smeaton Academy: 677. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grimes Dyke Primary School and John Smeaton Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Grimes Dyke Primary School is 1582nd of 1,636 and John Smeaton Academy is 345th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).