Parkwood Primary School vs Whiston Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 63 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkwood Primary School
Keighley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
191 students
Whiston Junior and Infant School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
191 students
| Measure | Parkwood Primary School Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Whiston Junior and Infant School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1448 of 1,636 | #419 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14202 of 15,697 | #4489 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 191 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 44.3% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 13% |
| 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 | Keighley | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.parkwoodprimaryschool.org.uk | www.whistonjunior-infant.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whiston Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.0 vs 18.6).
- •Whiston Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 44%).
- •Whiston Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 4%).
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 Parkwood Primary School better than Whiston Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Whiston Junior and Infant School ranks higher (67.0 vs 18.6 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 Parkwood Primary School and Whiston Junior and Infant School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Keighley and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkwood Primary School: 191. Whiston Junior and Infant School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkwood Primary School and Whiston Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Parkwood Primary School is 1448th of 1,636 and Whiston Junior and Infant School is 419th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).