King's Meadow Academy vs Outwood Academy Hemsworth
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's Meadow Academy
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Pontefract · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,101 students
| Measure | King's Meadow Academy Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Academy Hemsworth Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1563 of 1,636 | #277 of 366 |
| National rank | #15112 of 15,697 | #3074 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 234 | 1,101 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 1,101 |
| Free school meals | 47.4% | 43.3% |
| Capacity filled | 74.3% | 67.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.73 |
| A level points per entry | – | 21.7 |
| town | Pontefract | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.kingsmeadowacademy.org | www.hemsworth.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Hemsworth scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.8 vs 11.4).
- •Outwood Academy Hemsworth is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 234.
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 King's Meadow Academy better than Outwood Academy Hemsworth?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Hemsworth ranks higher (27.8 vs 11.4 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 King's Meadow Academy and Outwood Academy Hemsworth?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Meadow Academy: 234. Outwood Academy Hemsworth: 1,101. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Meadow Academy and Outwood Academy Hemsworth rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
King's Meadow Academy is 1563rd of 1,636 and Outwood Academy Hemsworth is 277th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).