Methley Primary School vs Old Clee Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 90 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Methley Primary School
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
Old Clee Primary Academy
Grimsby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
458 students
| Measure | Methley Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Old Clee Primary Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #763 of 1,636 | #396 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7893 of 15,697 | #4253 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 459 | 458 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 458 |
| Free school meals | 6.5% | 37.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 72.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 19% |
| 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 | Leeds | Grimsby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.methleyprimaryschool.co.uk | www.oldcleeprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Old Clee Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.1 vs 50.4).
- •Old Clee Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 56%).
- •Old Clee Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 8%).
- •Methley Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 458.
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 Methley Primary School better than Old Clee Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Old Clee Primary Academy ranks higher (68.1 vs 50.4 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 Methley Primary School and Old Clee Primary Academy?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Grimsby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Methley Primary School: 459. Old Clee Primary Academy: 458. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Methley Primary School and Old Clee Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Methley Primary School is 763rd of 1,636 and Old Clee Primary Academy is 396th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).