Grove Lea Primary School vs West End Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 833 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Lea Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
244 students
West End Academy
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
187 students
| Measure | Grove Lea Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | West End Academy Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #418 of 1,636 | #872 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4473 of 15,697 | #8872 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 244 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 30.5% |
| Capacity filled | 116.2% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.groveleaprimary.com | www.west-endacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Grove Lea Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.0 vs 46.1).
- •Grove Lea Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 73%).
- •Grove Lea Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Grove Lea Primary School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 187.
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 Grove Lea Primary School better than West End Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Grove Lea Primary School ranks higher (67.0 vs 46.1 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 Grove Lea Primary School and West End Academy?
About 833 m in a straight line, between Pontefract and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grove Lea Primary School: 244. West End Academy: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grove Lea Primary School and West End Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Grove Lea Primary School is 418th of 1,636 and West End Academy is 872nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).