Middleton Primary School vs Sharp Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middleton Primary School
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
383 students
Sharp Lane Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
570 students
| Measure | Middleton Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sharp Lane Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1473 of 1,636 | #1209 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14427 of 15,697 | #12227 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 383 | 570 |
| Pupils on roll | 383 | 570 |
| Free school meals | 47.5% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 85.1% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.middletonprimary.org | www.sharplane.leeds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sharp Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.9 vs 17.0).
- •Sharp Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Sharp Lane Primary School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 383.
- •Middleton Primary School is a academy school while Sharp Lane 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 Middleton Primary School better than Sharp Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sharp Lane Primary School ranks higher (29.9 vs 17.0 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 Middleton Primary School and Sharp Lane Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Middleton Primary School: 383. Sharp Lane Primary School: 570. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Middleton Primary School and Sharp Lane Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Middleton Primary School is 1473rd of 1,636 and Sharp Lane Primary School is 1209th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).