South Kirkby Academy vs South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 155 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Kirkby Academy
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
186 students
South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School
Pontefract · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
208 students
| Measure | South Kirkby Academy Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1619 of 1,636 | #1325 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15526 of 15,697 | #13263 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 186 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 50% | 34.9% |
| Capacity filled | 72.7% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Pontefract | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | southkirkbyacademy.org | wwwcommonroadschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.6 vs 6.5).
- •South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 186.
- •South Kirkby Academy is a academy school while South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery 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 South Kirkby Academy better than South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (24.6 vs 6.5 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 South Kirkby Academy and South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School?
About 155 m in a straight line, between Pontefract and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Kirkby Academy: 186. South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Kirkby Academy and South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
South Kirkby Academy is 1619th of 1,636 and South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School is 1325th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).