Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate vs Rodillian Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
438 students
Rodillian Academy
Wakefield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,615 students
| Measure | Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rodillian Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 1,636 | #99 of 366 |
| National rank | #187 of 15,697 | #1383 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 438 | 1,615 |
| Pupils on roll | 438 | 1,615 |
| Free school meals | 6.5% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.4 |
| town | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.lofthousegate.outwood.com/ | www.rodillianacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.7 vs 62.0).
- •Rodillian Academy is the larger school with 1,615 students compared with 438.
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 Lofthouse Gate better than Rodillian Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate ranks higher (96.7 vs 62.0 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 Lofthouse Gate and Rodillian Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate: 438. Rodillian Academy: 1,615. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate and Rodillian Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is 13th of 1,636 and Rodillian Academy is 99th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).