Birkby Infant and Nursery School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 629 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkby Infant and Nursery School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
457 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
398 students
| Measure | Birkby Infant and Nursery School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1102 of 1,636 | #722 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11213 of 15,697 | #7584 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 457 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | Huddersfield | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.birkbyinf.com | www.stpatricks.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.9 vs 35.1).
- •Birkby Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 398.
- •Birkby Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while St Patrick's Catholic Primary 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 Birkby Infant and Nursery School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy ranks higher (51.9 vs 35.1 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 Birkby Infant and Nursery School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
About 629 m in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkby Infant and Nursery School: 457. St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkby Infant and Nursery School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birkby Infant and Nursery School is 1102nd of 1,636 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is 722nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).