Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate vs Rooks Nest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 944 m 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
Rooks Nest Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
368 students
| Measure | Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rooks Nest Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #13 of 1,636 | #113 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #187 of 15,697 | #1317 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 438 | 368 |
| Pupils on roll | 438 | 368 |
| Free school meals | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 116.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 15% |
| 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 | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.lofthousegate.outwood.com/ | www.rooksnestacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.7 vs 85.8).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 85%).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 15%).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is the larger school with 438 students compared with 368.
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 Rooks Nest Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate ranks higher (96.7 vs 85.8 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 Rooks Nest Academy?
About 944 m 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. Rooks Nest Academy: 368. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate and Rooks Nest Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is 13th of 1,636 and Rooks Nest Academy is 113th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).