Grimes Dyke Primary School vs Scholes (Elmet) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 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
Scholes (Elmet) Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
340 students
| Measure | Grimes Dyke Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Scholes (Elmet) Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1582 of 1,636 | #503 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15298 of 15,697 | #5507 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 227 | 340 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 340 |
| Free school meals | 52.5% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 121.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.grimesdyke.leeds.sch.uk | www.scholeselmet.leeds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Scholes (Elmet) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 9.5).
- •Scholes (Elmet) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 43%).
- •Scholes (Elmet) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Scholes (Elmet) Primary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 227.
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 Scholes (Elmet) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Scholes (Elmet) Primary School ranks higher (61.7 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 Scholes (Elmet) Primary School?
About 1.0 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. Scholes (Elmet) Primary School: 340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grimes Dyke Primary School and Scholes (Elmet) Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Grimes Dyke Primary School is 1582nd of 1,636 and Scholes (Elmet) Primary School is 503rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).