Hendal Primary School vs Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hendal Primary School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
410 students
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
608 students
| Measure | Hendal Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1163 of 1,636 | #1346 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11815 of 15,697 | #13465 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 410 | 608 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 608 |
| Free school meals | 33.5% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 3% |
| 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 | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hendalprimary.org.uk | www.sandalcastleprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hendal Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.1 vs 23.4).
- •Hendal Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 45%).
- •Hendal Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 410.
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 Hendal Primary School better than Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hendal Primary School ranks higher (32.1 vs 23.4 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 Hendal Primary School and Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hendal Primary School: 410. Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School: 608. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hendal Primary School and Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hendal Primary School is 1163rd of 1,636 and Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School is 1346th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).