Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School vs Castle Hall Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School
Mirfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
410 students
Castle Hall Academy
Mirfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
863 students
| Measure | Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School Mirfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Castle Hall Academy Mirfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #198 of 1,636 | #171 of 366 |
| National rank | #2275 of 15,697 | #2035 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 410 | 863 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 863 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 34.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Mirfield | Mirfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.battyefordprimary.com/ | www.castlehall.com/ |
The verdict
- •Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 48.6).
- •Castle Hall Academy is the larger school with 863 students compared with 410.
- •Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School is a local authority school while Castle Hall Academy 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 Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School better than Castle Hall Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 48.6 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 Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School and Castle Hall Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mirfield and Mirfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School: 410. Castle Hall Academy: 863. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School and Castle Hall Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School is 198th of 1,636 and Castle Hall Academy is 171st of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).