Birstall Primary Academy vs Fieldhead Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 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
Fieldhead Primary Academy
Batley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
183 students
| Measure | Birstall Primary Academy Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Fieldhead Primary Academy Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #900 of 1,636 | #925 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9090 of 15,697 | #9475 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 187 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 183 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | 61.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 4% |
| 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 | Batley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.birstallprimaryacademy.co.uk/ | www.fieldheadprimaryacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Birstall Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.9 vs 43.1).
- •Fieldhead Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 65%).
- •Birstall Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Birstall Primary Academy is the larger school with 187 students compared with 183.
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 Fieldhead Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Birstall Primary Academy ranks higher (44.9 vs 43.1 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 Birstall Primary Academy and Fieldhead Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Batley and Batley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birstall Primary Academy: 187. Fieldhead Primary Academy: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birstall Primary Academy and Fieldhead Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birstall Primary Academy is 900th of 1,636 and Fieldhead Primary Academy is 925th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).