Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School vs Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School
Holmfirth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
386 students
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
387 students
| Measure | Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School Holmfirth, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #978 of 1,636 | #1384 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9887 of 15,697 | #13779 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 386 | 387 |
| Pupils on roll | 386 | 387 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 30.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 110.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Holmfirth | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.melthamceschool.co.uk | www.flanshawjin.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.2 vs 21.4).
- •Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 53%).
- •Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 386.
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 Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School better than Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School ranks higher (41.2 vs 21.4 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 Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School and Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Holmfirth and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School: 386. Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School: 387. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School and Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School is 978th of 1,636 and Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School is 1384th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).