Discovery Academy vs St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 758 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Academy
Hyde · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Hyde · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
| Measure | Discovery Academy Hyde, North West | St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Hyde, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1739 of 2,286 | #2118 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12960 of 15,697 | #14990 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 211 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 39.7% | 45.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| 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 | Hyde | Hyde |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.st-james-hyde.tameside.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Discovery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.2 vs 12.5).
- •Discovery Academy is the larger school with 211 students compared with 207.
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 Discovery Academy better than St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Discovery Academy ranks higher (26.2 vs 12.5 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 Discovery Academy and St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 758 m in a straight line, between Hyde and Hyde in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Discovery Academy: 211. St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Discovery Academy and St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Discovery Academy is 1739th of 2,286 and St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 2118th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).