Rooks Nest Academy vs Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rooks Nest Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
368 students
Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
298 students
| Measure | Rooks Nest Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #113 of 1,636 | #224 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1317 of 15,697 | #2621 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 368 | 298 |
| Pupils on roll | 368 | 298 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 116.8% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.rooksnestacademy.co.uk | www.stanleystpeters.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rooks Nest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 77.2).
- •Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 85%).
- •Rooks Nest Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 13%).
- •Rooks Nest Academy is the larger school with 368 students compared with 298.
- •Rooks Nest Academy is a academy school while Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority 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 Rooks Nest Academy better than Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rooks Nest Academy ranks higher (85.8 vs 77.2 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 Rooks Nest Academy and Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rooks Nest Academy: 368. Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 298. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rooks Nest Academy and Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Rooks Nest Academy is 113th of 1,636 and Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 224th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).