Newton Hill Community School vs Rooks Nest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 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
Rooks Nest Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
368 students
| Measure | Newton Hill Community School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rooks Nest Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #127 of 1,636 | #113 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1564 of 15,697 | #1317 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 338 | 368 |
| Pupils on roll | 338 | 368 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 112.7% | 116.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 15% |
| 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.rooksnestacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rooks Nest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 84.0).
- •Rooks Nest Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 84%).
- •Rooks Nest Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 10%).
- •Rooks Nest Academy is the larger school with 368 students compared with 338.
- •Newton Hill Community School is a local authority school while Rooks Nest 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 Newton Hill Community School better than Rooks Nest Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Rooks Nest Academy ranks higher (85.8 vs 84.0 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 Newton Hill Community School and Rooks Nest Academy?
About 1.1 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. Rooks Nest Academy: 368. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Hill Community School and Rooks Nest Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Newton Hill Community School is 127th of 1,636 and Rooks Nest Academy is 113th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).