Highlands Primary School vs Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 68 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Primary School
Hull · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
474 students
Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy
Castleford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
473 students
| Measure | Highlands Primary School Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber | Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #592 of 1,636 | #1187 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6352 of 15,697 | #12003 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 474 | 473 |
| Pupils on roll | 474 | 473 |
| Free school meals | 52.6% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | Hull | Castleford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.highlandsprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.smawthorneprimary.wakefield.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Highlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.6 vs 31.2).
- •Highlands Primary School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 473.
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 Highlands Primary School better than Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Highlands Primary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 31.2 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 Highlands Primary School and Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Hull and Castleford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highlands Primary School: 474. Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy: 473. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highlands Primary School and Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Highlands Primary School is 592nd of 1,636 and Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy is 1187th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).