Garforth Academy vs St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garforth Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,897 students
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
200 students
| Measure | Garforth Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #35 of 366 | #206 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #571 of 4,090 | #2395 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,897 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,897 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.11 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.7 | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.garforthacademy.org.uk | www.sbcps.bkcat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Garforth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 78.4).
- •Garforth Academy is the larger school with 1,897 students compared with 200.
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 Garforth Academy better than St Benedict's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Garforth Academy ranks higher (81.1 vs 78.4 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 Garforth Academy and St Benedict's 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?
Garforth Academy: 1,897. St Benedict's Catholic Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garforth Academy and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Garforth Academy is 35th of 366 and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is 206th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).