Carrwood Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 43 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrwood Primary School
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
285 students
St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
285 students
| Measure | Carrwood Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1629 of 1,636 | #1596 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15617 of 15,697 | #15363 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 285 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 285 | 285 |
| Free school meals | 64.3% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 60.5% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | 8% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Bradford | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.carrwoodprimaryschool.co.uk | www.st-patricks.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (8.8 vs 4.6).
- •Carrwood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (30% vs 8%).
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 Carrwood Primary School better than St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (8.8 vs 4.6 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 Carrwood Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carrwood Primary School: 285. St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carrwood Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carrwood Primary School is 1629th of 1,636 and St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1596th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).