Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School vs Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
369 students
Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
183 students
| Measure | Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1273 of 1,636 | #1090 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12793 of 15,697 | #11048 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 369 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 369 | 183 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.st-peters.wakefield.sch.uk | www.netherton.wakefield.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.0 vs 27.1).
- •Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 52%).
- •Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 183.
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 St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School better than Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School ranks higher (36.0 vs 27.1 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 St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School and Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School: 369. Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School and Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School is 1273rd of 1,636 and Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School is 1090th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).