Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate vs Silcoates School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
Silcoates School
West Yorkshire · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
517 students
| Measure | Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Silcoates School West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 1,636 | #326 of 366 |
| National rank | #819 of 15,697 | #3705 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 229 | 517 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 517 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 64.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 30.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.4 |
| town | Wakefield | West Yorkshire |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.kirkhamgate.outwood.com/ | www.silcoates.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 17.5).
- •Silcoates School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 229.
- •Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is a academy school while Silcoates School is a independent 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 Primary Academy Kirkhamgate better than Silcoates School?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate ranks higher (89.9 vs 17.5 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 Primary Academy Kirkhamgate and Silcoates School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and West Yorkshire in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate: 229. Silcoates School: 517. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate and Silcoates School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is 72nd of 1,636 and Silcoates School is 326th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).