Co-op Academy Smithies Moor vs St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Heckmondwike · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
148 students
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
Skipton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
148 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Smithies Moor Heckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1189 of 1,636 | #1001 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12027 of 15,697 | #10130 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 148 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 54.4% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 54.8% | 67.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Heckmondwike | Skipton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | smithiesmoor.coopacademies.co.uk/ | www.st-stephens.n-yorks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.1 vs 31.0).
- •Co-op Academy Smithies Moor does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 50%).
- •St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
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 Smithies Moor better than St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (40.1 vs 31.0 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 Smithies Moor and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Heckmondwike and Skipton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor: 148. St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Smithies Moor and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor is 1189th of 1,636 and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy is 1001st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).