The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School vs Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
437 students
| Measure | The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wakefield Lawefield Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1227 of 1,636 | #1214 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12356 of 15,697 | #12256 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 210 | 437 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 437 |
| Free school meals | 36.5% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.5% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 5% |
| 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.mountjischool.co.uk/ | www.lawefield.wakefield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.3 vs 29.8).
- •The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 53%).
- •Wakefield Lawefield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Wakefield Lawefield Primary School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 210.
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 The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School better than Wakefield Lawefield Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School and Wakefield Lawefield Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School: 210. Wakefield Lawefield Primary School: 437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School and Wakefield Lawefield Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School is 1227th of 1,636 and Wakefield Lawefield Primary School is 1214th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).