Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School vs Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School
Ossett · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
111 students
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
| Measure | Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1107 of 1,636 | #72 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11258 of 15,697 | #819 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 111 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 111 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 30% |
| 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 | Ossett | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.flushdyke.co.uk/ | www.kirkhamgate.outwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 34.9).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 60%).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 0%).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is the larger school with 229 students compared with 111.
- •Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School is a local authority school while Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate 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 Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School better than Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate ranks higher (89.9 vs 34.9 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 Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School and Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ossett and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School: 111. Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School and Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School is 1107th of 1,636 and Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is 72nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).