Leeds City Academy vs Shire Oak VC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leeds City Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,009 students
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Leeds City Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Shire Oak VC Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #313 of 366 | #53 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3567 of 4,090 | #644 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,009 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,009 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 62.5% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.leedscityacademy.org.uk | www.shireoak.org |
The verdict
- •Shire Oak VC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.4 vs 19.7).
- •Leeds City Academy is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 209.
- •Leeds City Academy is a academy school while Shire Oak VC Primary School is a local authority 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 Leeds City Academy better than Shire Oak VC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shire Oak VC Primary School ranks higher (91.4 vs 19.7 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 Leeds City Academy and Shire Oak VC Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leeds City Academy: 1,009. Shire Oak VC Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leeds City Academy and Shire Oak VC Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Leeds City Academy is 313th of 366 and Shire Oak VC Primary School is 53rd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).