Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Howard Park Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Cleckheaton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
166 students
Howard Park Community School
Cleckheaton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
| Measure | Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Cleckheaton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Howard Park Community School Cleckheaton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1374 of 1,636 | #1038 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13697 of 15,697 | #10538 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 166 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 79% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Cleckheaton | Cleckheaton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.gomersalstmarys.co.uk | www.howardpark.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Howard Park Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.2 vs 21.8).
- •Howard Park Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 54%).
- •Howard Park Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Howard Park Community School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 166.
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 Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Howard Park Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Howard Park Community School ranks higher (38.2 vs 21.8 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 Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Howard Park Community School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cleckheaton and Cleckheaton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 166. Howard Park Community School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Howard Park Community School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1374th of 1,636 and Howard Park Community School is 1038th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).