John Smeaton Academy vs Lady Lumley's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 64 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Smeaton Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
677 students
Lady Lumley's Academy
Pickering · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
676 students
| Measure | John Smeaton Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lady Lumley's Academy Pickering, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #345 of 366 | #56 of 366 |
| National rank | #3871 of 4,090 | #817 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 677 | 676 |
| Pupils on roll | 677 | 676 |
| Free school meals | 40.8% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 75.2% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 29.5 | 52.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 14.3% | 69.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 34.8% | 81.3% |
| EBacc average points | 2.57 | 4.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.9 |
| town | Leeds | Pickering |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.johnsmeatonacademy.org.uk/ | www.ladylumleys.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lady Lumley's Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.4 vs 13.2).
- •John Smeaton Academy is the larger school with 677 students compared with 676.
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 John Smeaton Academy better than Lady Lumley's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lady Lumley's Academy ranks higher (74.4 vs 13.2 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 John Smeaton Academy and Lady Lumley's Academy?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Pickering in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Smeaton Academy: 677. Lady Lumley's Academy: 676. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Smeaton Academy and Lady Lumley's Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
John Smeaton Academy is 345th of 366 and Lady Lumley's Academy is 56th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).