Bacon Garth Primary School vs St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bacon Garth Primary School
Cottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy
Hull · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
233 students
| Measure | Bacon Garth Primary School Cottingham, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #988 of 1,636 | #1353 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9966 of 15,697 | #13507 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 235 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 48.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Cottingham | Hull |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bacongarth.co.uk | www.stahull.org |
The verdict
- •Bacon Garth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 23.2).
- •Bacon Garth Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 59%).
- •Bacon Garth Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Bacon Garth Primary School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 233.
- •Bacon Garth Primary School is a local authority school while St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic 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 Bacon Garth Primary School better than St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bacon Garth Primary School ranks higher (40.8 vs 23.2 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 Bacon Garth Primary School and St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Cottingham and Hull in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bacon Garth Primary School: 235. St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bacon Garth Primary School and St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bacon Garth Primary School is 988th of 1,636 and St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy is 1353rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).