Barkisland CofE VA Primary School vs St John's Primary School In Rishworth
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barkisland CofE VA Primary School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
St John's Primary School In Rishworth
Sowerby Bridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
152 students
| Measure | Barkisland CofE VA Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | St John's Primary School In Rishworth Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #234 of 1,636 | #15 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2681 of 15,697 | #232 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 197 | 152 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 152 |
| Free school meals | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 22% |
| 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 | Halifax | Sowerby Bridge |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.barkislandcofeschool.org.uk | www.stjohnsrishworth.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Primary School In Rishworth scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.1 vs 76.8).
- •St John's Primary School In Rishworth does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 76%).
- •St John's Primary School In Rishworth does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 8%).
- •Barkisland CofE VA Primary School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 152.
- •Barkisland CofE VA Primary School is a local authority school while St John's Primary School In Rishworth 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 Barkisland CofE VA Primary School better than St John's Primary School In Rishworth?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Primary School In Rishworth ranks higher (96.1 vs 76.8 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 Barkisland CofE VA Primary School and St John's Primary School In Rishworth?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Sowerby Bridge in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barkisland CofE VA Primary School: 197. St John's Primary School In Rishworth: 152. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barkisland CofE VA Primary School and St John's Primary School In Rishworth rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barkisland CofE VA Primary School is 234th of 1,636 and St John's Primary School In Rishworth is 15th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).