Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School vs St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 578 m 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
St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Wakefield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
762 students
| Measure | Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1346 of 1,636 | #150 of 366 |
| National rank | #13465 of 15,697 | #1806 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 608 | 762 |
| Pupils on roll | 608 | 762 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.sandalcastleprimary.co.uk | www.st-thomasabecket.bkcat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.5 vs 23.4).
- •St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 762 students compared with 608.
- •Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary 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 St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (53.5 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 St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 578 m 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. St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy: 762. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School and St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School is 1346th of 1,636 and St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy is 150th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).