Newton Hill Community School vs Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Hill Community School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
338 students
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
| Measure | Newton Hill Community School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #127 of 1,636 | #226 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1564 of 15,697 | #2638 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 338 | 456 |
| Pupils on roll | 338 | 456 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 112.7% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 18% |
| 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 | newton-hill-community.eschools.co.uk/website | www.ledgerlane.outwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Newton Hill Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.0 vs 77.1).
- •Newton Hill Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 72%).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 10%).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane is the larger school with 456 students compared with 338.
- •Newton Hill Community School is a local authority school while Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane 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 Newton Hill Community School better than Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane?
On the Success Index (England), Newton Hill Community School ranks higher (84.0 vs 77.1 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 Newton Hill Community School and Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton Hill Community School: 338. Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane: 456. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Hill Community School and Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Newton Hill Community School is 127th of 1,636 and Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane is 226th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).