Ireland Wood Primary School vs Ralph Thoresby School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 495 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ireland Wood Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
386 students
Ralph Thoresby School
Leeds · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
987 students
| Measure | Ireland Wood Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ralph Thoresby School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #865 of 1,636 | #242 of 366 |
| National rank | #8838 of 15,697 | #2724 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 386 | 987 |
| Pupils on roll | 386 | 987 |
| Free school meals | 33.2% | 36.7% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.9 |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.irelandwood.leeds.sch.uk/ | www.ralphthoresby.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ireland Wood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 34.5).
- •Ralph Thoresby School is the larger school with 987 students compared with 386.
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 Ireland Wood Primary School better than Ralph Thoresby School?
On the Success Index (England), Ireland Wood Primary School ranks higher (46.2 vs 34.5 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 Ireland Wood Primary School and Ralph Thoresby School?
About 495 m in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ireland Wood Primary School: 386. Ralph Thoresby School: 987. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ireland Wood Primary School and Ralph Thoresby School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ireland Wood Primary School is 865th of 1,636 and Ralph Thoresby School is 242nd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).