Newton Hill Community School vs Wrenthorpe Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 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
Wrenthorpe Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
314 students
| Measure | Newton Hill Community School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wrenthorpe Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #127 of 1,636 | #675 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1564 of 15,697 | #7178 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 338 | 314 |
| Pupils on roll | 338 | 314 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 8.9% |
| Capacity filled | 112.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 9% |
| 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.wrenthorpeacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Newton Hill Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.0 vs 53.7).
- •Newton Hill Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 59%).
- •Newton Hill Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
- •Newton Hill Community School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 314.
- •Newton Hill Community School is a local authority school while Wrenthorpe 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 Wrenthorpe Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Newton Hill Community School ranks higher (84.0 vs 53.7 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 Wrenthorpe Academy?
About 1.3 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. Wrenthorpe Academy: 314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Hill Community School and Wrenthorpe Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Newton Hill Community School is 127th of 1,636 and Wrenthorpe Academy is 675th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).