Outwood Academy Hemsworth vs St Helen's CE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Pontefract · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,101 students
St Helen's CE Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
215 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Hemsworth Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Helen's CE Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #277 of 366 | #1260 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3074 of 4,090 | #12685 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,101 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,101 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 43.3% | 47.7% |
| Capacity filled | 67.5% | 79.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.73 | – |
| A level points per entry | 21.7 | – |
| town | Pontefract | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hemsworth.outwood.com | www.sthelensceprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (27.8 vs 27.7).
- •Outwood Academy Hemsworth is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 215.
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 Hemsworth better than St Helen's CE 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 Hemsworth and St Helen's CE Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Hemsworth: 1,101. St Helen's CE Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Hemsworth and St Helen's CE Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Outwood Academy Hemsworth is 277th of 366 and St Helen's CE Primary School is 1260th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).