Outwood Academy City Fields vs Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 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
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
255 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy City Fields Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #289 of 366 | #1312 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3207 of 4,090 | #13131 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 928 | 255 |
| Pupils on roll | 928 | 255 |
| Free school meals | 38.8% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 88.4% | 121.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.stmarysceprimarywakefield.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (24.6 vs 25.3).
- •Outwood Academy City Fields is the larger school with 928 students compared with 255.
- •Outwood Academy City Fields is a academy school while Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority 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 Outwood Academy City Fields better than Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Outwood Academy City Fields and Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 1.1 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. Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy City Fields and Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Outwood Academy City Fields is 289th of 366 and Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1312th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).