Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Norton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Pontefract · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
105 students
Norton Junior School
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
236 students
| Measure | Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Norton Junior School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #217 of 1,636 | #1152 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2521 of 15,697 | #11700 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 105 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 2% |
| 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 | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | kirksmeaton.com/ | nortonjuniorschool.org |
The verdict
- •Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.7 vs 32.7).
- •Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 56%).
- •Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 2%).
- •Norton Junior School is the larger school with 236 students compared with 105.
- •Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Norton Junior School is a academy 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 Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Norton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (77.7 vs 32.7 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 Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Norton Junior School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 105. Norton Junior School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Norton Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 217th of 1,636 and Norton Junior School is 1152nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).