St Austin's Catholic Primary School vs Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 831 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
306 students
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
255 students
| Measure | St Austin's Catholic Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #952 of 1,636 | #1312 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9699 of 15,697 | #13131 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 306 | 255 |
| Pupils on roll | 306 | 255 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 121.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.sa.bkcat.co.uk | www.stmarysceprimarywakefield.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Austin's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.1 vs 25.3).
- •Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 51%).
- •St Austin's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Austin's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 255.
- •St Austin's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 St Austin's Catholic Primary School better than Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Austin's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (42.1 vs 25.3 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 St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 831 m in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Austin's Catholic Primary School: 306. Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Austin's Catholic Primary School is 952nd of 1,636 and Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1312th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).