Heckmondwike Primary Academy vs Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 792 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heckmondwike Primary Academy
Heckmondwike · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
411 students
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Batley · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
274 students
| Measure | Heckmondwike Primary Academy Heckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber | Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #248 of 1,636 | #1375 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2821 of 15,697 | #13701 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 411 | 274 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 274 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 76.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 1% |
| 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 | Heckmondwike | Batley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | www.staincliffejuniorschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heckmondwike Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.9 vs 21.8).
- •Heckmondwike Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 49%).
- •Heckmondwike Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 1%).
- •Heckmondwike Primary Academy is the larger school with 411 students compared with 274.
- •Heckmondwike Primary Academy is a academy school while Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a local authority 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 Heckmondwike Primary Academy better than Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Heckmondwike Primary Academy ranks higher (75.9 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 Heckmondwike Primary Academy and Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
About 792 m in a straight line, between Heckmondwike and Batley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heckmondwike Primary Academy: 411. Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heckmondwike Primary Academy and Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Heckmondwike Primary Academy is 248th of 1,636 and Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is 1375th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).