Harden Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 21 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harden Primary School
Bingley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Dewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Harden Primary School Bingley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 1,636 | #932 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #526 of 15,697 | #9540 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 212 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 36.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 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 | Bingley | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hardenprimaryacademy.co.uk/ | www.stjosephsdewsbury.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.7 vs 42.9).
- •Harden Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 68%).
- •Harden Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 3%).
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 Harden Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Harden Primary School ranks higher (92.7 vs 42.9 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 Harden Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Bingley and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harden Primary School: 212. St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harden Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Harden Primary School is 42nd of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy is 932nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).