Girlington Primary School vs Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 33 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Girlington Primary School
Bradford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
492 students
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
493 students
| Measure | Girlington Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1522 of 1,636 | #272 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14874 of 15,697 | #3074 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 492 | 493 |
| Pupils on roll | 492 | 493 |
| Free school meals | 42.8% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 117.1% | 82.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.girlingtonprimary.co.uk/ | www.penistonestjohns.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.5 vs 13.4).
- •Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 47%).
- •Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 493 students compared with 492.
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 Girlington Primary School better than Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (74.5 vs 13.4 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 Girlington Primary School and Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Girlington Primary School: 492. Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School: 493. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Girlington Primary School and Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Girlington Primary School is 1522nd of 1,636 and Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is 272nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).