Birstall Primary Academy vs Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birstall Primary Academy
Batley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Heckmondwike · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
148 students
| Measure | Birstall Primary Academy Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Co-op Academy Smithies Moor Heckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #900 of 1,636 | #1189 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9090 of 15,697 | #12027 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 187 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | 54.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 54.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | Batley | Heckmondwike |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.birstallprimaryacademy.co.uk/ | smithiesmoor.coopacademies.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Birstall Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.9 vs 31.0).
- •Co-op Academy Smithies Moor does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 65%).
- •Birstall Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Birstall Primary Academy is the larger school with 187 students compared with 148.
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 Birstall Primary Academy better than Co-op Academy Smithies Moor?
On the Success Index (England), Birstall Primary Academy ranks higher (44.9 vs 31.0 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 Birstall Primary Academy and Co-op Academy Smithies Moor?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Batley and Heckmondwike in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birstall Primary Academy: 187. Co-op Academy Smithies Moor: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birstall Primary Academy and Co-op Academy Smithies Moor rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birstall Primary Academy is 900th of 1,636 and Co-op Academy Smithies Moor is 1189th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).