Drighlington Primary School vs St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drighlington Primary School
Bradford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
396 students
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Batley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
187 students
| Measure | Drighlington Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #893 of 1,636 | #406 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9042 of 15,697 | #4327 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 396 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 28.7% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 7% |
| 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 | Batley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.drighlingtonprimary.co.uk | www.stpetersschoolbirstall.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.7 vs 45.1).
- •St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 53%).
- •Drighlington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Drighlington Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 187.
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 Drighlington Primary School better than St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School ranks higher (67.7 vs 45.1 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 Drighlington Primary School and St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Batley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drighlington Primary School: 396. St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drighlington Primary School and St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Drighlington Primary School is 893rd of 1,636 and St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School is 406th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).