Headlands Primary School vs Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Headlands Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
243 students
Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy
York · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
496 students
| Measure | Headlands Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #408 of 1,636 | #851 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4368 of 15,697 | #8742 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 243 | 496 |
| Pupils on roll | 243 | 496 |
| Free school meals | 4.5% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.headlandsprimary.org.uk | www.rwprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Headlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.5 vs 46.7).
- •Headlands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 63%).
- •Headlands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 2%).
- •Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy is the larger school with 496 students compared with 243.
- •Headlands Primary School is a local authority school while Robert Wilkinson Primary 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 Headlands Primary School better than Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Headlands Primary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 46.7 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 Headlands Primary School and Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Headlands Primary School: 243. Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy: 496. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Headlands Primary School and Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Headlands Primary School is 408th of 1,636 and Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy is 851st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).