Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 390 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery
Bingley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
186 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bingley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
153 students
| Measure | Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery Bingley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bingley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #581 of 1,636 | #207 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6247 of 15,697 | #2396 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 186 | 153 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 153 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 13% |
| 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 | Bingley | Bingley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.beckfootpriestthorpe.org | sjb.bcwcat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.4 vs 58.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 68%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 10%).
- •Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 186 students compared with 153.
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 Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (78.4 vs 58.1 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 Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 390 m in a straight line, between Bingley and Bingley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery: 186. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery is 581st of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 207th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).