Guiseley Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guiseley Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
376 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley
Otley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
| Measure | Guiseley Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley Otley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #785 of 1,636 | #508 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8113 of 15,697 | #5548 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 376 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 376 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 75.5% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 8% |
| 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 | Leeds | Otley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.guiseleyprimary.org | www.stjosephsotley.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.5 vs 49.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 60%).
- •Guiseley Primary School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 187.
- •Guiseley Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley 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 Guiseley Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley ranks higher (61.5 vs 49.5 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 Guiseley Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Otley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Guiseley Primary School: 376. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Guiseley Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Guiseley Primary School is 785th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley is 508th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).