Girlington Primary School vs St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 575 m 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
St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
| Measure | Girlington Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1522 of 1,636 | #1075 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14874 of 15,697 | #10891 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 492 | 117 |
| Pupils on roll | 492 | 117 |
| Free school meals | 42.8% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 117.1% | 55.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | www.girlingtonprimary.co.uk/ | www.stwilliamsbcw.greenhousecms.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.7 vs 13.4).
- •St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 47%).
- •St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Girlington Primary School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 117.
- •Girlington Primary School is a local authority school while St William'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 Girlington Primary School better than St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (36.7 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 St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 575 m in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Girlington Primary School: 492. St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 117. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Girlington Primary School and St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Girlington Primary School is 1522nd of 1,636 and St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 1075th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).