Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy vs St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 27 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Tadcaster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
138 students
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
138 students
| Measure | Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tadcaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #109 of 1,636 | #139 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1233 of 15,697 | #1671 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 138 | 138 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 138 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 21% |
| 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 | Tadcaster | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.barkstonash.n-yorks.sch.uk/ | www.stig.bkcat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.4 vs 83.2).
- •Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 79%).
- •St Ignatius Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 11%).
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 Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy better than St Ignatius Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (86.4 vs 83.2 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 Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and St Ignatius Catholic Primary School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Tadcaster and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 138. St Ignatius Catholic Primary School: 138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and St Ignatius Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 109th of 1,636 and St Ignatius Catholic Primary School is 139th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).