Co-op Academy Priesthorpe vs Pudsey Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
Pudsey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,013 students
Pudsey Grammar School
Pudsey · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,358 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Priesthorpe Pudsey, Yorkshire and the Humber | Pudsey Grammar School Pudsey, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #254 of 366 | #176 of 366 |
| National rank | #2855 of 4,090 | #2061 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,013 | 1,358 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,013 | 1,358 |
| Free school meals | 37.2% | 23.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.1 | 44.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35% | 42.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.1% | 63.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.47 | 3.86 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.8 |
| town | Pudsey | Pudsey |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | priesthorpe.coopacademies.co.uk/ | www.pudseygrammar.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pudsey Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.1 vs 32.0).
- •Pudsey Grammar School is the larger school with 1,358 students compared with 1,013.
- •Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is a academy school while Pudsey Grammar 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 Co-op Academy Priesthorpe better than Pudsey Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Pudsey Grammar School ranks higher (48.1 vs 32.0 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 Co-op Academy Priesthorpe and Pudsey Grammar School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Pudsey and Pudsey in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe: 1,013. Pudsey Grammar School: 1,358. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Priesthorpe and Pudsey Grammar School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is 254th of 366 and Pudsey Grammar School is 176th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).