King's Meadow Academy vs Starbeck Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 42 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
Starbeck Primary Academy
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
| Measure | King's Meadow Academy Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Starbeck Primary Academy Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1563 of 1,636 | #1551 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15112 of 15,697 | #15046 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 234 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 234 |
| Free school meals | 47.4% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 74.3% | 79.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Harrogate |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.kingsmeadowacademy.org | www.starbeckprimaryacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (11.4 vs 12.0).
- •King's Meadow Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (45% vs 31%).
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 Starbeck Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are King's Meadow Academy and Starbeck Primary Academy?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Meadow Academy: 234. Starbeck Primary Academy: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Meadow Academy and Starbeck Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
King's Meadow Academy is 1563rd of 1,636 and Starbeck Primary Academy is 1551st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).