Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield vs Silcoates School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield
Wakefield · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
668 students
Silcoates School
West Yorkshire · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
517 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Silcoates School West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #206 of 366 | #326 of 366 |
| National rank | #2379 of 4,090 | #3705 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 668 | 517 |
| Pupils on roll | 668 | 517 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 44.5% | 64.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | 30.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.66 | 1.24 |
| A level points per entry | 42.9 | 35.4 |
| town | Wakefield | West Yorkshire |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | queen-elizabeths.school | www.silcoates.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.5 vs 17.5).
- •Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield is the larger school with 668 students compared with 517.
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 Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield better than Silcoates School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield ranks higher (41.5 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 Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield and Silcoates School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and West Yorkshire in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield: 668. Silcoates School: 517. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield and Silcoates School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield is 206th of 366 and Silcoates School is 326th of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).