Batley Grammar School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 593 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Batley Grammar School
Batley · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
980 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Batley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
258 students
| Measure | Batley Grammar School Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #110 of 366 | #1064 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1472 of 4,090 | #10781 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 980 | 258 |
| Pupils on roll | 980 | 258 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 42.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.2% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.85 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Batley | Batley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.batleygrammar.co.uk | www.stmarysbatley.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Batley Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.2 vs 37.2).
- •Batley Grammar School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 60%).
- •Batley Grammar School is the larger school with 980 students compared with 258.
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 Grammar School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Batley Grammar School ranks higher (60.2 vs 37.2 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 Batley Grammar School and St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy?
About 593 m in a straight line, between Batley and Batley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Batley Grammar School: 980. St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy: 258. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Batley Grammar School and St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Batley Grammar School is 110th of 366 and St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy is 1064th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).