Hill Top Primary Academy vs Lydgate Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill Top Primary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
Lydgate Junior and Infant School
Batley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
297 students
| Measure | Hill Top Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lydgate Junior and Infant School Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #86 of 1,636 | #564 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #912 of 15,697 | #6116 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 223 | 297 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 297 |
| Free school meals | 10.6% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 11% |
| 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 | Batley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hilltopprimary.org.uk | www.lydgateprimary.kgfl.dbprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Hill Top Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.1 vs 58.7).
- •Hill Top Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 68%).
- •Hill Top Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 11%).
- •Lydgate Junior and Infant School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 223.
- •Hill Top Primary Academy is a academy school while Lydgate Junior and Infant School is a local authority 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 Hill Top Primary Academy better than Lydgate Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Hill Top Primary Academy ranks higher (89.1 vs 58.7 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 Hill Top Primary Academy and Lydgate Junior and Infant School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Batley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hill Top Primary Academy: 223. Lydgate Junior and Infant School: 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hill Top Primary Academy and Lydgate Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hill Top Primary Academy is 86th of 1,636 and Lydgate Junior and Infant School is 564th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).