Heworth Church of England Primary School vs St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heworth Church of England Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
142 students
St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
York · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
175 students
| Measure | Heworth Church of England Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1427 of 1,636 | #1439 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14071 of 15,697 | #14142 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 142 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 142 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 34.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.heworth.york.sch.uk | www.staelreds.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (19.4 vs 19.0).
- •St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 37%).
- •St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 175 students compared with 142.
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 Heworth Church of England Primary School better than St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heworth Church of England Primary School and St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heworth Church of England Primary School: 142. St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heworth Church of England Primary School and St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Heworth Church of England Primary School is 1427th of 1,636 and St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1439th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).