Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate vs Towngate Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.5 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
Towngate Primary Academy
Ossett · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
311 students
| Measure | Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Towngate Primary Academy Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 1,636 | #1193 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #819 of 15,697 | #12083 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 229 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | 2% |
| 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 | Wakefield | Ossett |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.kirkhamgate.outwood.com/ | towngate.inspirepartnership.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 30.7).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 49%).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 2%).
- •Towngate Primary Academy is the larger school with 311 students compared with 229.
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 Towngate Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate ranks higher (89.9 vs 30.7 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 Towngate Primary Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Ossett in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate: 229. Towngate Primary Academy: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate and Towngate Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is 72nd of 1,636 and Towngate Primary Academy is 1193rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).