Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy vs Middlestown Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
125 students
Middlestown Primary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
217 students
| Measure | Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Middlestown Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #63 of 1,636 | #89 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #721 of 15,697 | #933 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 125 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 125 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 7.2% | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 27% |
| 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.horburybridgeacademy.co.uk | middlestown.accordmat.org |
The verdict
- •Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 88.9).
- •Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 86%).
- •Middlestown Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 13%).
- •Middlestown Primary Academy is the larger school with 217 students compared with 125.
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 Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy better than Middlestown Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy ranks higher (90.7 vs 88.9 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 Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy and Middlestown Primary Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy: 125. Middlestown Primary Academy: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy and Middlestown Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy is 63rd of 1,636 and Middlestown Primary Academy is 89th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).