Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School vs Old Bank Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 937 m 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
Old Bank Academy
Mirfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
114 students
| Measure | Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School Mirfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Old Bank Academy Mirfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #198 of 1,636 | #1403 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2275 of 15,697 | #13906 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 410 | 114 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 114 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 62.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 52.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 6% |
| 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 | Mirfield | Mirfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.battyefordprimary.com/ | www.oldbankacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 20.5).
- •Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 47%).
- •Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 6%).
- •Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 114.
- •Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School is a local authority school while Old Bank 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 Old Bank Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 20.5 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 Old Bank Academy?
About 937 m 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. Old Bank Academy: 114. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School and Old Bank Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School is 198th of 1,636 and Old Bank Academy is 1403rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).