Batley Girls' High School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Batley Girls' High School
Batley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,415 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Batley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
| Measure | Batley Girls' High School Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #166 of 366 | #638 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1991 of 4,090 | #6767 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,415 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,415 | 234 |
| Free school meals | 32.3% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.18 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.0 | – |
| town | Batley | Batley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.batleygirls.co.uk/ | www.stpatricksbirstall.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.7 vs 49.4).
- •Batley Girls' High School is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 234.
- •Batley Girls' High School is girls and St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is co-educational.
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 Batley Girls' High School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy ranks higher (55.7 vs 49.4 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 Batley Girls' High School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Batley and Batley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Batley Girls' High School: 1,415. St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Batley Girls' High School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Batley Girls' High School is 166th of 366 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is 638th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).