John Smeaton Academy vs Scholes (Elmet) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 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
Scholes (Elmet) Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
340 students
| Measure | John Smeaton Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Scholes (Elmet) Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #345 of 366 | #503 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3871 of 4,090 | #5507 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 677 | 340 |
| Pupils on roll | 677 | 340 |
| Free school meals | 40.8% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 75.2% | 121.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 29.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 14.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 34.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.johnsmeatonacademy.org.uk/ | www.scholeselmet.leeds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Scholes (Elmet) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 13.2).
- •John Smeaton Academy is the larger school with 677 students compared with 340.
- •John Smeaton Academy is a academy school while Scholes (Elmet) 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 John Smeaton Academy better than Scholes (Elmet) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Scholes (Elmet) Primary School ranks higher (61.7 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 Scholes (Elmet) Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Smeaton Academy: 677. Scholes (Elmet) Primary School: 340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Smeaton Academy and Scholes (Elmet) Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
John Smeaton Academy is 345th of 366 and Scholes (Elmet) Primary School is 503rd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).