Half Acres Primary Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 950 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Half Acres Primary Academy
Castleford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
424 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Castleford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
| Measure | Half Acres Primary Academy Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #863 of 1,636 | #913 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8835 of 15,697 | #9305 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 424 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 424 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 8.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 7% |
| 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 | Castleford | Castleford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.halfacres.com/ | www.sjc.bkcat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Half Acres Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 43.9).
- •Half Acres Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 52%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Half Acres Primary Academy is the larger school with 424 students compared with 197.
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 Half Acres Primary Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford?
On the Success Index (England), Half Acres Primary Academy ranks higher (46.2 vs 43.9 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 Half Acres Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford?
About 950 m in a straight line, between Castleford and Castleford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Half Acres Primary Academy: 424. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Half Acres Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Half Acres Primary Academy is 863rd of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford is 913th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).