Badger Hill Primary Academy vs St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic 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.
Badger Hill Primary Academy
York · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
York · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
175 students
| Measure | Badger Hill Primary Academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #470 of 1,636 | #1439 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5129 of 15,697 | #14142 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 200 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 34.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.badgerhillprimaryschool.co.uk | www.staelreds.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Badger Hill Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.5 vs 19.0).
- •Badger Hill Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 52%).
- •Badger Hill Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Badger Hill Primary Academy is the larger school with 200 students compared with 175.
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 Badger Hill Primary Academy better than St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Badger Hill Primary Academy ranks higher (63.5 vs 19.0 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 Badger Hill Primary Academy and St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Badger Hill Primary Academy: 200. St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Badger Hill Primary Academy and St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Badger Hill Primary Academy is 470th of 1,636 and St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1439th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).