Castle Hill Primary School vs Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Hill Primary School
Todmorden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
162 students
Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School
Todmorden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
| Measure | Castle Hill Primary School Todmorden, Yorkshire and the Humber | Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School Todmorden, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1474 of 1,636 | #661 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14433 of 15,697 | #7074 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 162 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 162 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 62.5% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 72% |
| 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 | Todmorden | Todmorden |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.castlehillprimary.co.uk | www.walsden.calderdale.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.2 vs 16.9).
- •Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 42%).
- •Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 162.
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 Castle Hill Primary School better than Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School ranks higher (54.2 vs 16.9 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 Castle Hill Primary School and Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Todmorden and Todmorden in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Hill Primary School: 162. Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Hill Primary School and Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Castle Hill Primary School is 1474th of 1,636 and Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School is 661st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).