King's Meadow Academy vs Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.9 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 Primary Academy Newstead Green
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | King's Meadow Academy Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1563 of 1,636 | #667 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15112 of 15,697 | #7135 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 234 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 47.4% | 41.6% |
| Capacity filled | 74.3% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Pontefract | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.kingsmeadowacademy.org | www.newstead.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 11.4).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 45%).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •King's Meadow Academy is the larger school with 234 students compared with 221.
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 Primary Academy Newstead Green?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green ranks higher (53.8 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 Primary Academy Newstead Green?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Meadow Academy: 234. Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Meadow Academy and Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
King's Meadow Academy is 1563rd of 1,636 and Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green is 667th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).