Bishop Young Church of England Academy vs St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Young Church of England Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
777 students
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
313 students
| Measure | Bishop Young Church of England Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #322 of 366 | #729 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3681 of 4,090 | #7611 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 777 | 313 |
| Pupils on roll | 777 | 313 |
| Free school meals | 56.5% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.12 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bishopyoungacademy.co.uk | www.stnicholasprimaryleeds.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 17.9).
- •Bishop Young Church of England Academy is the larger school with 777 students compared with 313.
- •Bishop Young Church of England Academy is a academy school while St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Bishop Young Church of England Academy better than St Nicholas Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicholas Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.8 vs 17.9 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 Bishop Young Church of England Academy and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Young Church of England Academy: 777. St Nicholas Catholic Primary School: 313. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Young Church of England Academy and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bishop Young Church of England Academy is 322nd of 366 and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is 729th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).