Crystal Gardens Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 576 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal Gardens Primary School
Bradford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
166 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
342 students
| Measure | Crystal Gardens Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1498 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #14645 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 166 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 342 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | crystalgardens.org.uk | sjbr.bcwcat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 342 students compared with 166.
- •Crystal Gardens Primary School is a independent school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Crystal Gardens Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Crystal Gardens Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 576 m in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crystal Gardens Primary School: 166. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crystal Gardens Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Crystal Gardens Primary School is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 1498th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).