Horbury Primary Academy vs Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horbury Primary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
435 students
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
601 students
| Measure | Horbury Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #298 of 1,636 | #1514 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3273 of 15,697 | #14804 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 435 | 601 |
| Pupils on roll | 435 | 601 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 45.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 85.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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.horburyprimary.accordmat.org | www.snapethorpeprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Horbury Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.4 vs 14.1).
- •Horbury Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 49%).
- •Horbury Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 435.
- •Horbury Primary Academy is a academy school while Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary 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 Horbury Primary Academy better than Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Horbury Primary Academy ranks higher (73.4 vs 14.1 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 Primary Academy and Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horbury Primary Academy: 435. Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School: 601. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horbury Primary Academy and Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Horbury Primary Academy is 298th of 1,636 and Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School is 1514th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).