Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield vs St Austin's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 660 m 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
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
306 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Austin's Catholic Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #206 of 366 | #952 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2379 of 4,090 | #9699 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 668 | 306 |
| Pupils on roll | 668 | 306 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 44.5% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.66 | – |
| A level points per entry | 42.9 | – |
| town | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | queen-elizabeths.school | www.sa.bkcat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (41.5 vs 42.1).
- •Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield is the larger school with 668 students compared with 306.
- •Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield is a independent school while St Austin's Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Austin's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield and St Austin's Catholic Primary School?
About 660 m in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield: 668. St Austin's Catholic Primary School: 306. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield and St Austin's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield is 206th of 366 and St Austin's Catholic Primary School is 952nd of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).