Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School vs Sandal Magna Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
608 students
Sandal Magna Community Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
255 students
| Measure | Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sandal Magna Community Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1346 of 1,636 | #1080 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13465 of 15,697 | #10963 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 608 | 255 |
| Pupils on roll | 608 | 255 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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.sandalcastleprimary.co.uk | www.sandalmagna.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sandal Magna Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.4 vs 23.4).
- •Sandal Magna Community Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 45%).
- •Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 255.
- •Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School is a local authority school while Sandal Magna Community Academy 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 Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School better than Sandal Magna Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sandal Magna Community Academy ranks higher (36.4 vs 23.4 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 Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School and Sandal Magna Community Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School: 608. Sandal Magna Community Academy: 255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School and Sandal Magna Community Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School is 1346th of 1,636 and Sandal Magna Community Academy is 1080th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).