Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy vs St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 51 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
York · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,803 students
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,800 students
| Measure | Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 366 | #163 of 366 |
| National rank | #577 of 4,090 | #1970 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,803 | 1,800 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,803 | 1,800 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.7 | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62% | 45.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.5% | 67.5% |
| EBacc average points | 5.14 | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | 41.9 | 33.9 |
| town | York | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.archbishopholgates.academy | sbsj.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.0 vs 49.9).
- •Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,803 students compared with 1,800.
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 Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy better than St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy ranks higher (81.0 vs 49.9 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 Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy and St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?
About 51 km in a straight line, between York and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy: 1,803. St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy: 1,800. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy and St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is 36th of 366 and St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is 163rd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).