Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource vs South Kirkby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource
Pontefract · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
South Kirkby Academy
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
186 students
| Measure | Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | South Kirkby Academy Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1594 of 1,636 | #1619 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15358 of 15,697 | #15526 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 216 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 41.6% | 50% |
| Capacity filled | 68.6% | 72.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Pontefract | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.moorthorpeprimary.co.uk/ | southkirkbyacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource scores higher on the Success Index (England) (8.8 vs 6.5).
- •Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35% vs 32%).
- •Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource is the larger school with 216 students compared with 186.
- •Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource is a local authority school while South Kirkby Academy is a academy 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 Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource better than South Kirkby Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource ranks higher (8.8 vs 6.5 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 Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource and South Kirkby Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource: 216. South Kirkby Academy: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource and South Kirkby Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource is 1594th of 1,636 and South Kirkby Academy is 1619th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).