Middlestown Primary Academy vs Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middlestown Primary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
217 students
Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
183 students
| Measure | Middlestown Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #89 of 1,636 | #1090 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #933 of 15,697 | #11048 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 217 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 183 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 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 | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | middlestown.accordmat.org | www.netherton.wakefield.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Middlestown Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.9 vs 36.0).
- •Middlestown Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 58%).
- •Middlestown Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 0%).
- •Middlestown Primary Academy is the larger school with 217 students compared with 183.
- •Middlestown Primary Academy is a academy school while Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant 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 Middlestown Primary Academy better than Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Middlestown Primary Academy ranks higher (88.9 vs 36.0 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 Middlestown Primary Academy and Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Middlestown Primary Academy: 217. Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Middlestown Primary Academy and Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Middlestown Primary Academy is 89th of 1,636 and Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School is 1090th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).