Hill Top Primary Academy vs Woodkirk Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 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
Woodkirk Academy
Wakefield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,769 students
| Measure | Hill Top Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Woodkirk Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #86 of 1,636 | #46 of 366 |
| National rank | #912 of 15,697 | #686 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 223 | 1,769 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 1,769 |
| Free school meals | 10.6% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 62.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.4 |
| town | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hilltopprimary.org.uk | www.woodkirkacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hill Top Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.1 vs 77.9).
- •Woodkirk Academy is the larger school with 1,769 students compared with 223.
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 Woodkirk Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hill Top Primary Academy ranks higher (89.1 vs 77.9 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 Woodkirk Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hill Top Primary Academy: 223. Woodkirk Academy: 1,769. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hill Top Primary Academy and Woodkirk Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hill Top Primary Academy is 86th of 1,636 and Woodkirk Academy is 46th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).