Adel Primary School vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
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.
Adel Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
198 students
| Measure | Adel Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #52 of 1,636 | #155 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #640 of 15,697 | #1867 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 239 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 7.9% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 23% |
| 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 | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.adelprimary.org.uk | www.stpaulscps.com |
The verdict
- •Adel Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.4 vs 82.0).
- •Adel Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 74%).
- •Adel Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 23%).
- •Adel Primary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 198.
- •Adel Primary School is a local authority school while St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Adel Primary School better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Adel Primary School ranks higher (91.4 vs 82.0 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 Adel Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Adel Primary School: 239. St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Adel Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Adel Primary School is 52nd of 1,636 and St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 155th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).