Outwood Academy City Fields vs St Austin's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy City Fields
Wakefield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
928 students
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
306 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy City Fields Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Austin's Catholic Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #289 of 366 | #952 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3207 of 4,090 | #9699 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 928 | 306 |
| Pupils on roll | 928 | 306 |
| Free school meals | 38.8% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88.4% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.cityfields.outwood.com | www.sa.bkcat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Austin's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.1 vs 24.6).
- •Outwood Academy City Fields is the larger school with 928 students compared with 306.
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 Outwood Academy City Fields better than St Austin's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Austin's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (42.1 vs 24.6 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 Outwood Academy City Fields and St Austin's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy City Fields: 928. St Austin's Catholic Primary School: 306. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy City Fields and St Austin's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Outwood Academy City Fields is 289th of 366 and St Austin's Catholic Primary School is 952nd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).