Silcoates School vs Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Silcoates School
West Yorkshire · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
517 students
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
387 students
| Measure | Silcoates School West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #326 of 366 | #1384 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3705 of 4,090 | #13779 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 517 | 387 |
| Pupils on roll | 517 | 387 |
| Free school meals | – | 30.5% |
| Capacity filled | 64.6% | 110.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 30.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.24 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.4 | – |
| town | West Yorkshire | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.silcoates.org.uk | www.flanshawjin.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.4 vs 17.5).
- •Silcoates School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 387.
- •Silcoates School is a independent school while Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant 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 Silcoates School better than Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School ranks higher (21.4 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 Silcoates School and Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between West Yorkshire and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Silcoates School: 517. Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School: 387. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Silcoates School and Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Silcoates School is 326th of 366 and Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School is 1384th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).