Jerry Clay Academy vs Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jerry Clay Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
| Measure | Jerry Clay Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #16 of 1,636 | #72 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #233 of 15,697 | #819 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 211 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 30% |
| 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.jerryclayacademy.wakefield.sch.uk | www.kirkhamgate.outwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Jerry Clay Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.0 vs 89.9).
- •Jerry Clay Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 81%).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 27%).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is the larger school with 229 students compared with 211.
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 Jerry Clay Academy better than Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate?
On the Success Index (England), Jerry Clay Academy ranks higher (96.0 vs 89.9 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 Jerry Clay Academy and Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jerry Clay Academy: 211. Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jerry Clay Academy and Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Jerry Clay Academy is 16th of 1,636 and Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is 72nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).