Co-op Academy Woodlands vs St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Woodlands
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
406 students
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
313 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Woodlands Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1248 of 1,636 | #729 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12604 of 15,697 | #7611 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 406 | 313 |
| Pupils on roll | 406 | 313 |
| Free school meals | 75.7% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 9% |
| 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 | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | woodlands.coopacademies.co.uk | www.stnicholasprimaryleeds.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 28.0).
- •St Nicholas Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 55%).
- •St Nicholas Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Co-op Academy Woodlands is the larger school with 406 students compared with 313.
- •Co-op Academy Woodlands 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 Co-op Academy Woodlands better than St Nicholas Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicholas Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.8 vs 28.0 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 Woodlands and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Woodlands: 406. St Nicholas Catholic Primary School: 313. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Woodlands and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Co-op Academy Woodlands is 1248th of 1,636 and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is 729th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).