Kettlethorpe High School vs King James's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kettlethorpe High School
Wakefield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,616 students
King James's School
Knaresborough · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,554 students
| Measure | Kettlethorpe High School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | King James's School Knaresborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #119 of 366 | #127 of 366 |
| National rank | #1524 of 4,090 | #1598 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,616 | 1,554 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,616 | 1,554 |
| Free school meals | 24.9% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 91.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.3% | 41.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.7% | 68% |
| EBacc average points | 4.46 | 3.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.0 |
| town | Wakefield | Knaresborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.kettlethorpehigh.co.uk/ | www.king-james.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kettlethorpe High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.4 vs 57.7).
- •Kettlethorpe High School is the larger school with 1,616 students compared with 1,554.
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 Kettlethorpe High School better than King James's School?
On the Success Index (England), Kettlethorpe High School ranks higher (59.4 vs 57.7 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 Kettlethorpe High School and King James's School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Knaresborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kettlethorpe High School: 1,616. King James's School: 1,554. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kettlethorpe High School and King James's School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Kettlethorpe High School is 119th of 366 and King James's School is 127th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).