Ark De Lacy Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 32 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark De Lacy Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
342 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
342 students
| Measure | Ark De Lacy Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #337 of 1,636 | #1498 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3600 of 15,697 | #14645 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 342 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 342 | 342 |
| Free school meals | 47.8% | 34.9% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 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 | Pontefract | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | arkdelacy.org.uk | sjbr.bcwcat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ark De Lacy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.6 vs 15.4).
- •Ark De Lacy Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 47%).
- •Ark De Lacy Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
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 Ark De Lacy Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ark De Lacy Primary School ranks higher (71.6 vs 15.4 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 Ark De Lacy Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark De Lacy Primary School: 342. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark De Lacy Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ark De Lacy Primary School is 337th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 1498th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).