Bingley Grammar School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bingley Grammar School
Bingley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,985 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bingley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
153 students
| Measure | Bingley Grammar School Bingley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bingley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #148 of 366 | #207 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1784 of 4,090 | #2396 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,985 | 153 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,985 | 153 |
| Free school meals | 28% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.85 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.4 | – |
| town | Bingley | Bingley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bingleygrammar.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 53.8).
- •Bingley Grammar School is the larger school with 1,985 students compared with 153.
- •Bingley Grammar School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary 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 Bingley Grammar School 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 53.8 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 Bingley Grammar School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bingley and Bingley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bingley Grammar School: 1,985. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bingley Grammar School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bingley Grammar School is 148th of 366 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 207th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).