Ark Orchard Head Primary School vs Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Orchard Head Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
335 students
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Ark Orchard Head Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #116 of 1,636 | #1537 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1343 of 15,697 | #14970 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 335 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 335 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 106.3% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | 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 | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | arkorchardhead.org.uk/ | www.hfsm.bkcat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ark Orchard Head Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.6 vs 12.6).
- •Ark Orchard Head Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 35%).
- •Ark Orchard Head Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 0%).
- •Ark Orchard Head Primary School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 199.
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 Orchard Head Primary School better than Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Orchard Head Primary School ranks higher (85.6 vs 12.6 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 Orchard Head Primary School and Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Orchard Head Primary School: 335. Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Orchard Head Primary School and Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ark Orchard Head Primary School is 116th of 1,636 and Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 1537th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).